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KH54 UJM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 UJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer,o/s outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside outersill corroded

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

Offside outersill corroded

general corrosion suspension

general corrosion underside

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,766 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 78,766 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion doorsill to wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion doorsill to wheelarch, (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,055 miles

NSF/OSF/OSR/ brake slight bind while rotated by hand

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,455 miles

N/S/front and O/S front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer (3.5.1i)

O/S/Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer (3.5.1i)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F+O/S/F+N/S/R brake binding while rotated by hand

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,393 miles

Both front wheels slight bind while rotated by hand

Both rear tyres close to limit

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/Rear wheel slight bind while rotated by hand

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,393 miles

Both front wheels slight bind while rotated by hand

Both rear tyres close to limit

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/Rear wheel slight bind while rotated by hand

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,201 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,165 miles

off and near side front brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,627 miles

as issued on 25/04/2010

Fail 25 Apr 2010 48,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread area

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,365 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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KH54 UJM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KH54 UJM, 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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KH54 UJM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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