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DS05 KUG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,989 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 60,989 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,120 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched clip missing allowing hose to stretch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 47,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,953 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,130 miles

front disc pads low and surface corrosion to inner discs.rear disc pads getting low.small nail at o/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,211 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,063 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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DS05 KUG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DS05 KUG, 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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DS05 KUG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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