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KL05 FCA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,465 mi
Last recorded117,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,490 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,754 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,731 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,729 miles

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

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 on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 83,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,281 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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KL05 FCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KL05 FCA, 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 KL05 FCA registered?

KL05 FCA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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