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KH05 ZXM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 ZXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,026 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 12 May 2025 57,768 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 57,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded near anti rollbar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near anti rollbar bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,407 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around anti rollbar bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around anti rollbar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 49,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around anti rollbar bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around anti rollbar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,531 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near anti rollbar bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner near anti rollbar backet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,007 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 43,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,470 miles

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,899 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to corrode

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,899 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to corrode

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,109 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,100 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,819 miles

vehicle under side corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 35,819 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

vehicle under side corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,542 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,541 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,238 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD CRACKED

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,991 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,222 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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KH05 ZXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH05 ZXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KH05 ZXM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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