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GL05 KCX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on all shockers

Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,877 miles

All McPherson struts are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,837 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All Struts Are Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 58,807 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole In Inner Sill Panel Due To Corrosion. Within 30cm Of Seat Belt & Suspension Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All Struts Are Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake effort

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,992 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front tyres perishing

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,619 miles

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken & lens misting up inside.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,324 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s rear n/s rear and n/s front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,517 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode

all tyres starting to split/perish in tread area

Fail 25 Jun 2008 9,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs starting to corrode

all tyres starting to split/perish in tread area

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 KCX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

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

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