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KG55 FGK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 77,303 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner and outer SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner and outer SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear closing sill heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 69,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner and outer SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner and outer SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

both rear tyres getting close to limit also nsf wearing on outer edge

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,216 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 57,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 44,281 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2019 44,281 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,112 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

general surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 43,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

general surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,775 miles

general corrosion to front suspension components

general corrosion to rear suspension components

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not enough to show cords

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,843 miles

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,599 miles

tyres getting perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,403 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 13,403 miles

Front 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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KG55 FGK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG55 FGK, 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 KG55 FGK registered?

KG55 FGK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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