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KA05 VTZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,135 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf boot floor cavity has a small hole from corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2025 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

osf boot floor cavity has a small hole from corrosion

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 91,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded and holed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on N/S and O/S sills

Corrosion on N/S/F and O/S/F chassis legs

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link mounted to inner hole -- N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link mounted to outer hole

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 88,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,502 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,492 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,319 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside front & rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 55,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,009 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,727 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 29,727 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,355 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 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTZ, 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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KA05 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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