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KT55 YCZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,255 mi
Last recorded47,255 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,255 miles

various underside corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,151 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 47,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,989 miles

corrosion on all steering braking and suspension components also on front and rear sub-frames

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,291 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding inner faces

Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear brake discs corroding inner faces

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,263 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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KT55 YCZ 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 81.8%.

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 KT55 YCZ, 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 KT55 YCZ registered?

KT55 YCZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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