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KA05 FGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,978 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 76,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout vehicle, including, subframes, suspension, chassis and floors.

Fail 19 Jul 2024 75,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout vehicle, including, subframes, suspension, chassis and floors.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,734 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,064 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,154 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,301 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,836 miles

cracking to both front tyre treads

Fail 17 Mar 2009 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,641 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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KA05 FGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FGU, 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 KA05 FGU registered?

KA05 FGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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