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KN05 NKT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,952 mi
Last recorded59,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,952 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 59,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, Both Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 57,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,182 miles

Exhaust mounting defective pipes and flange/mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,655 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,655 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,346 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,432 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edges cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,431 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 22,431 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,904 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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KN05 NKT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KN05 NKT, 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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KN05 NKT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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