2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KA05 VUN
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2005. Recorded mileage 131,681 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1839cc
KA05 VUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 131,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KA05 VUN Mileage History
- 17/10/2022116,167 mi
- 14/10/2023127,460 mi+11,293 mi
- 31/05/2025130,823 mi+3,363 mi
- 30/05/2026131,657 mi+834 mi
- 19/08/2026131,681 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA05 VUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (KA05 VUN) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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