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FA05 KVV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,004 mi
Last recorded37,004 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,004 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 37,004 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 36,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing/chassis corroded

Offside Front Inner wing/chassis corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing/chassis corroded

Offside Front Inner wing/chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 33,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,331 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 26,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,949 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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FA05 KVV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA05 KVV, 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 FA05 KVV registered?

FA05 KVV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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