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GL05 KCO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 136,946 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 134,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 131,871 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2019 130,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded and obscured with under seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,297 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,507 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,603 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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GL05 KCO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GL05 KCO, 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 GL05 KCO registered?

GL05 KCO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 KCO safe to buy?

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