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KL55 ZFN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,208 mi
Last recorded61,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 61,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear arches ,underbody and suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner, outer and end of sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner, outer and end of sill corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 46,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,657 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,008 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 19,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

ns rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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 ZFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZFN, 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 KL55 ZFN registered?

KL55 ZFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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