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KG05 ZLO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,399 mi
Last recorded69,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 69,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,552 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 67,552 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills/ inner sills/ inner arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,520 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroding at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,114 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

general corrosion to underneath components / floor / chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 19,430 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 ZLO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

KG05 ZLO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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