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KK05 YKM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,964 mi
Last recorded98,964 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,404 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 88,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 81,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,170 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,074 miles

plastic covers under car

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,731 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 YKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange 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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

KK05 YKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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