2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GJ05 KTA
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 108,705 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ05 KTA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
- 108,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ05 KTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (GJ05 KTA) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”.
GJ05 KTA Mileage History
- 15/02/2022108,667 mi
- 26/06/2026108,705 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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