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KL05 KWT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 KWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 104,083 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,770 miles

front No.plate slightly damaged

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front No.plate slightly damaged

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front No.plate damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,918 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front No.plate damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 52,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,633 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 KWT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KL05 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

KL05 KWT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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