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YD05 KOF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,216 mi
Last recorded91,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,216 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 91,007 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,848 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 89,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,042 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,042 miles

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

SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANEL/FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,235 miles

UNDER BODY/SUSPENISON/BRAKE PIPES/N/S SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER BODY/SUSPENISON/BRAKE PIPES/N/S SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,352 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST/O/S/R SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST/O/S/R SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,537 miles

1/ O/S/R SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ O/S/R SILL PANEL GETTING RUSTY 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY ON INSIDE

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,077 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,581 miles

Ft discs rusty

O/s/ft tyre cracking around sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,209 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,008 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YD05 KOF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD05 KOF, 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 YD05 KOF registered?

YD05 KOF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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