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KG05 FLD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,598 mi
Last recorded155,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 155,598 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 5 Jun 2026 155,588 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside reading also very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 10 Jun 2025 154,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2025 154,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2024 152,418 miles

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 148,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Handbrake travel high recommend inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 148,012 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Feb 2022 145,540 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,732 miles

Parking brake lever travel suggests repair or adjustment recommended

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 141,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear upper/lower- lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 141,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear upper/lower- lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 138,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,664 miles

both rear wings to sills corroeded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,659 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

both rear wings to sills corroeded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,065 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 93,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,375 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 27,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,161 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 FLD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLD, 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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KG05 FLD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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