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KA05 VUN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,657 mi
Last recorded131,657 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 131,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired hole (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired hole (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 130,823 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 127,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,167 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,026 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,105 miles

both rear outer sills slightly rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,967 miles

both rear outer sills slightly rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,383 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,382 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,659 miles

exhaust rear sections corroded.

front tyres part worn and slightly perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,266 miles

oil loss.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,800 miles

exhaust joints corroded.

rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,105 miles

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

both front tyres starting to age crack

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,294 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 VUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

KA05 VUN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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