2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KA05 FGU
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 79,466 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KA05 FGU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 79,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KA05 FGU Mileage History
- 15/08/200814,641 mi
- 17/03/200915,193 mi+552 mi
- 17/03/200915,193 mi
- 13/03/201016,836 mi+1,643 mi
- 13/04/201118,432 mi+1,596 mi
- 12/04/201222,329 mi+3,897 mi
- 12/04/201325,640 mi+3,311 mi
- 03/04/201426,301 mi+661 mi
- 08/04/201526,688 mi+387 mi
- 31/03/201627,112 mi+424 mi
- 10/04/201728,154 mi+1,042 mi
- 28/03/201829,211 mi+1,057 mi
- 18/03/201932,061 mi+2,850 mi
- 20/03/201932,064 mi+3 mi
- 28/09/202057,405 mi+25,341 mi
- 26/07/202168,850 mi+11,445 mi
- 11/07/202270,716 mi+1,866 mi
- 20/07/202270,734 mi+18 mi
- 19/07/202372,815 mi+2,081 mi
- 19/07/202475,300 mi+2,485 mi
- 01/08/202475,301 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/202576,973 mi+1,672 mi
- 05/08/202576,978 mi+5 mi
- 28/07/202679,466 mi+2,488 mi
Average of roughly 3,611 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
KA05 FGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (KA05 FGU) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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