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KT05 VWY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,274 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 57,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower outer sill rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,199 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 37,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,445 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,640 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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KT05 VWY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KT05 VWY, 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 KT05 VWY registered?

KT05 VWY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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