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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LS05 KNGMOT history

LS05 KNG is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

LS05 KNG grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
101,790 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KNG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KNG was last recorded at 101,790 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 2,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,435 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,355 miles
Average per year
5,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,790 miles
  • 2023 – 99,435 miles
  • 2022 – 96,975 miles
  • 2021 – 94,197 miles
  • 2020 – 92,137 miles
  • 2019 – 89,106 miles
  • 2018 – 85,634 miles
  • 2017 – 80,647 miles
  • 2016 – 74,221 miles
  • 2015 – 69,496 miles
  • 2014 – 63,043 miles
  • 2013 – 52,875 miles
  • 2012 – 42,551 miles
  • 2011 – 29,992 miles
  • 2010 – 20,883 miles
  • 2009 – 13,290 miles
  • 2008 – 6,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,790 miles
  • AdvisoryMultiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Advancing under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both inner sills corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both outer sills corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Chassis corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust system corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,790 miles (+2,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,790 miles
    Test number
    250232348339
    • AdvisoryMultiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass99,435 miles (+2,460)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    133939389778
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvancing under body corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both front shocks
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/ perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/ perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    938444827900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvancing underbody corrossion.
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps - lens faded

  4. Fail96,975 miles (+2,778)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    595880784985
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvancing underbody corrossion.
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps - lens faded

  5. Pass94,197 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    123445350205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp, main-beam - out-put low
    • AdvisoryAdvancing under body corrosion

  6. Fail94,126 miles (+1,989)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,126 miles
    Test number
    776153755839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvancing under body corrosion

  7. Pass92,137 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    233720881093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rust

  8. Pass89,106 miles (+3,472)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    706751873790
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,634 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    647343828289
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall under body surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail85,634 miles (+4,987)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    557625520979
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall under body surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,647 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    720673518234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  12. Fail80,628 miles (+6,407)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    747093616388
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  13. Pass74,221 miles (+4,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    198596812225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth side seals starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass69,496 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    483934636565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,043 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    845943014299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,875 miles (+10,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    218959713285
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass42,551 miles (+12,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    916661222209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,992 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,992 miles
    Test number
    409827321295
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded

  19. Pass29,992 miles (+9,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,992 miles
    Test number
    999687721299
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded

  20. Pass20,883 miles (+7,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,883 miles
    Test number
    463046720154
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyre perrished

  21. Pass13,290 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    734719429190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,026 miles
    Test number
    200407628416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KNG

Does LS05 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KNG expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KNG?
The MOT on LS05 KNG expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KNG done?
LS05 KNG was recorded at 101,790 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 5,770 miles a year.
Has LS05 KNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KNG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 KNG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 KNG find?
LS05 KNG passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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