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KP55 MMJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,019 mi
Last recorded116,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 110,784 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lmps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion to floor pan rear

Pass 20 May 2022 100,593 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 93,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,132 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 28 Jan 2013 38,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,021 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KP55 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

KP55 MMJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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