2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LS05 KPU
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 64,421 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 KPU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 64,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 KPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (LS05 KPU) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LS05 KPU Mileage History
- 23/05/20083,084 mi
- 05/06/20094,292 mi+1,208 mi
- 20/05/20105,377 mi+1,085 mi
- 25/05/20116,815 mi+1,438 mi
- 29/05/20127,669 mi+854 mi
- 29/05/20137,992 mi+323 mi
- 23/06/201414,332 mi+6,340 mi
- 22/06/201519,058 mi+4,726 mi
- 27/06/201623,495 mi+4,437 mi
- 27/06/201623,495 mi
- 24/05/201728,137 mi+4,642 mi
- 30/04/201833,748 mi+5,611 mi
- 24/04/201936,902 mi+3,154 mi
- 08/05/202039,524 mi+2,622 mi
- 08/05/202039,524 mi
- 01/05/202143,911 mi+4,387 mi
- 17/05/202250,723 mi+6,812 mi
- 17/05/202250,724 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/202353,731 mi+3,007 mi
- 15/05/202457,291 mi+3,560 mi
- 15/05/202457,291 mi
- 16/05/202560,173 mi+2,882 mi
- 25/04/202664,421 mi+4,248 mi
Average of roughly 3,423 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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