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AU54 KSX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under sill corroded

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion

Nearside Rear Under seal corroded

Offside Front Wing has corrosion

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

Under body has surface rust

Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion

Nearside Rear Under seal corroded

Offside Front Wing has corrosion

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

Under body has surface rust

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

Pass 3 May 2024 75,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside under seal slight corrosion

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 75,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,073 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 66,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,952 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 41,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,881 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 41,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,489 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 37,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,828 miles

Front disc rusted

Fail 19 Dec 2016 31,828 miles

Front disc rusted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,033 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,365 miles

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,039 miles

all tyres cracking and perished

very slight movement in n/s/f top wishbone rear bush

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,958 miles

All tyre's slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,341 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 6,011 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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AU54 KSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 AU54 KSX, 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 AU54 KSX registered?

AU54 KSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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