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KP54 JJK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 JJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 136,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 136,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb taped in place insecurely (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Pass 11 May 2024 129,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components show corrosion

headlamps misty

n/s/f fog lamp loose

n/s/r brake caliper slight damp

Fail 11 May 2024 129,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components show corrosion

headlamps misty

n/s/f fog lamp loose

n/s/r brake caliper slight damp

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 115,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 109,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 104,294 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 8 May 2018 104,291 miles

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

Nearside 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)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 3 May 2017 96,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear binding slighty

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,178 miles

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

Rear both brakes are binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted on the inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer lower sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear both brakes are binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted on the inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,145 miles

Near side and off side rear outer sills rusty but not holed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,117 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,116 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 18 Jan 2012 63,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,663 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

over sized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

surfacen rust on parts of susp.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,814 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,632 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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KP54 JJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KP54 JJK, 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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KP54 JJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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