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KK05 JRU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 JRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,477 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 65,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 61,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 50,538 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,355 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,749 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 45,749 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,646 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,692 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 37,692 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,905 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KK05 JRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KK05 JRU, 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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KK05 JRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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