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KH05 ZXO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,872 mi
Last recorded59,872 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 ZXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,872 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 59,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,937 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 55,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake discs badly corroded on inner suface

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,221 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 41,221 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,355 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,184 miles

all brake discs pitted/long travel on handbrake.

Fail 27 May 2009 19,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,786 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 ZXO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZXO, 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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What year was KH05 ZXO registered?

KH05 ZXO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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