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KA05 BPK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 BPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2018 61,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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KA05 BPK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KA05 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 BPK registered?

KA05 BPK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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