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KL55 CYG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 CYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,420 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater cover missing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,708 miles

underseal covering entire underneath of vehicle obscuring full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 67,811 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 67,811 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 58,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,953 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 29 May 2015 47,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,310 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 36,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear fog lamp switch req.attn.soon.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,525 miles

rear fog lamp switch req.attn.soon.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,064 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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KL55 CYG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KL55 CYG, 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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KL55 CYG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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