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KG05 FKV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,059 mi
Last recorded26,059 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,059 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,986 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 24,444 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 23,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 22,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,352 miles

off side front and near side rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side front and near side rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,809 miles

Eml light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,015 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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KG05 FKV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KG05 FKV, 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 KG05 FKV registered?

KG05 FKV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KG05 FKV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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