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KK05 YKA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

62,058 mi
Last recorded62,058 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 YKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 62,058 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced @ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint @ rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated hole caused by corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brakes grabbing slightly

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

front wipers torn but still clear screen

n/s/f tyre 2mm and has cut in excess of 25mm but no cords showing

n/s/r brake has signs of binding but no bind present on rolling road

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,082 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,082 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,691 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,295 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,830 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,188 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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 YKA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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