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KA05 VVF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,237 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Advise fixing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,667 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,447 miles

All suspension components and vehicle underbody corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 69,629 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,187 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,399 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,835 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,101 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,463 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,331 miles

inside of front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,262 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 VVF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

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

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