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KD05 VVC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,336 mi
Last recorded17,336 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 17,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,764 miles

Wax oil sprayed underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,719 miles

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

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,929 miles

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

all 4 brake discs corroded

both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 May 2011 12,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 12,912 miles

front brake discs corroded rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,419 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,036 miles

both front tyres show signs of cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres show signs of cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,381 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KD05 VVC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KD05 VVC, 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 KD05 VVC registered?

KD05 VVC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is KD05 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 VVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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