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KK05 KGP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,832 mi
Last recorded111,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 KGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,832 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 111,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,996 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 99,688 miles

both front tyres are worn

knocking on nsf osf when turning lock to lock

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn

knocking noise from nsf and osf on full lock when driving

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside body brakes and suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail to inner wing in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner 1\4 sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside body brakes and suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,143 miles

surface corrosion to suspension and brake componants

underbody corroded in places such as sills etc but not holed or weakened

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,228 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle brakes and suspension parts

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,366 miles

O/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,558 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,742 miles

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

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

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

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 KGP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KGP, 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 KK05 KGP registered?

KK05 KGP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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