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KK05 TSV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2026 112,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2025 109,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 106,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 103,559 miles

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

Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,926 miles

corrosion both sides front inner wiongs to chassic

corrosion both sides rear inner and outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,695 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 72,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,375 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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KK05 TSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KK05 TSV, 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 TSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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