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KL55 DPN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 103,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,011 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,834 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 69,834 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 68,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,888 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 67,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,327 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,272 miles

rear exaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 64,272 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,857 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,941 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 DPN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL55 DPN, 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 DPN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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