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KL05 LNW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 LNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 62,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking, inner sidewall small split 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 58,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,027 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 48,733 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 43,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 40,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 40,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes tight

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 36,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,003 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 14,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 11,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 7,501 miles

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

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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KL05 LNW 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 KL05 LNW, 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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KL05 LNW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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