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KB05 FGC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,872 mi
Last recorded67,872 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,117 miles

EML on

nearside rear inner drive shaft joint gaiter damaged

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,045 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges 1954516

both sills corroded

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 55,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2012 37,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 34,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,426 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,495 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,916 miles

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

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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KB05 FGC 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 KB05 FGC, 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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KB05 FGC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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