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KG55 VVX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,561 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 95,601 miles

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

under body covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor, outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor, inner sill, outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,747 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,544 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear TWO tyres wall damaged marked yellow 205/45r17

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,486 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged 205 45r17

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,486 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged 205 45r17

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,655 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,603 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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KG55 VVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

KG55 VVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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