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KP55 MMF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 81,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill/floor/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill/floor/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,560 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 54,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 43,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 36,771 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,380 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 19,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,719 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 3 Nov 2008 11,257 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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KP55 MMF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP55 MMF, 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 KP55 MMF registered?

KP55 MMF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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