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FY05 KUN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,515 mi
Last recorded42,515 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 KUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 42,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Locking nut slightly lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 33,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 29,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill before rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 28,808 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 28,307 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 27,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 27,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mounting inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,814 miles

Offside Front outter tyre wall cracked (no cords showing)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,015 miles

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,015 miles

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

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,558 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,141 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 11,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,322 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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FY05 KUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange 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 FY05 KUN, 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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FY05 KUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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