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KG05 KZH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 KZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 83,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,194 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 72,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 61,762 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,652 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 61,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 50,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected with in 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail close to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,711 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,899 miles

both sides rear outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,599 miles

headlamp aims tested as presented with adjuster set on position 1

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,540 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,604 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside wiper rubber spilt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,954 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,480 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 KZH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

KG05 KZH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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