2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KB54 SZT
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 102,117 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB54 SZT Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 102,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB54 SZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (KB54 SZT) between January 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KB54 SZT Mileage History
- 05/01/200820,560 mi
- 03/01/200928,284 mi+7,724 mi
- 08/01/201036,220 mi+7,936 mi
- 30/12/201043,671 mi+7,451 mi
- 01/05/201252,625 mi+8,954 mi
- 22/04/201359,958 mi+7,333 mi
- 22/04/201359,958 mi
- 15/08/201361,849 mi+1,891 mi
- 15/08/201361,849 mi
- 25/04/201462,514 mi+665 mi
- 24/04/201566,226 mi+3,712 mi
- 24/04/201566,226 mi
- 21/04/201670,378 mi+4,152 mi
- 26/04/201670,380 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/201772,618 mi+2,238 mi
- 24/04/201873,102 mi+484 mi
- 24/04/201873,102 mi
- 03/04/201974,067 mi+965 mi
- 04/04/201974,072 mi+5 mi
- 01/06/202074,541 mi+469 mi
- 11/06/202182,490 mi+7,949 mi
- 06/06/202284,340 mi+1,850 mi
- 15/06/202284,348 mi+8 mi
- 14/06/202388,395 mi+4,047 mi
- 20/06/202388,405 mi+10 mi
- 10/06/202491,868 mi+3,463 mi
- 18/06/202491,873 mi+5 mi
- 06/06/202596,316 mi+4,443 mi
- 09/06/202596,321 mi+5 mi
- 23/06/2026102,115 mi+5,794 mi
- 23/06/2026102,117 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,417 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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