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KA05 VUT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 117,712 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,197 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 109,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 108,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on chassis / panels and sills

corrosion on exhaust system

movement at both offside front wishbone bushes

slight corrosion on rear brake disc edges

slight fluctuation on offside front and both rear brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,582 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc edge

light under vehicle corrosion

slight movement in front axle wishbone bushes

Pass 14 May 2016 105,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

remove front wheels to check the condition of the brake pads inners suspect low ( asap)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded on edges

corrosion on rear exhaust joint and bracket

inner front brake pads look low

small cracks around both front tyres

Pass 22 May 2014 101,237 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,727 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 80,953 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 VUT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

KA05 VUT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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