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AP05 KUH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 96,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 87,992 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,049 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area, anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15/82v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill area rusting

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area , anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,582 miles

both front brake dics inner faces badly rusting advise replacing

exhaust poor con advise from cat back and all gaskets/clamps

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,263 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 14 Jul 2014 59,263 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2013 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,865 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,686 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,617 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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AP05 KUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP05 KUH, 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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AP05 KUH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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