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KX05 MYG

2005 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX578,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 MYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,659 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, All 4 corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 121,784 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside ands offside body sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 110,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside ands offside body sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,355 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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KX05 MYG is a 2005 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 78,395 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 MYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX05 MYG is a 2005 Mazda MX5, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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