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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LS05 KPAMOT history

LS05 KPA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LS05 KPA black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,471 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KPA was last recorded at 68,471 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,207 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,471 miles
  • 2025 – 68,207 miles
  • 2024 – 63,951 miles
  • 2023 – 59,959 miles
  • 2022 – 58,161 miles
  • 2021 – 56,435 miles
  • 2020 – 54,386 miles
  • 2019 – 50,142 miles
  • 2017 – 46,671 miles
  • 2016 – 45,080 miles
  • 2015 – 42,195 miles
  • 2014 – 34,200 miles
  • 2013 – 28,894 miles
  • 2011 – 9,238 miles
  • 2010 – 5,344 miles
  • 2009 – 4,967 miles
  • 2008 – 4,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,471 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,471 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    524857680854
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,207 miles (+4,256)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    291502689574
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,951 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    288540152153
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,933 miles (+3,974)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    829950324460
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,959 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    602088642019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,161 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,161 miles
    Test number
    837523407681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass56,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    591477290211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,435 miles (+2,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    359649028721
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass54,386 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    777833212176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,142 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    287165710551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,671 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    150542921720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  12. Fail46,670 miles (+1,590)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    265309125915
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  13. Pass45,080 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,080 miles
    Test number
    729946886791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,195 miles
    Test number
    158377209640
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail42,194 miles (+7,994)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    262713484148
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,200 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    548617154320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,894 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    396754953359
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  18. Pass28,894 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    445704653448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,920 miles (+12,682)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,920 miles
    Test number
    935763303014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking: in tread and tyre walls.

  20. Pass9,238 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,238 miles
    Test number
    868911581193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,344 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    5,344 miles
    Test number
    573531390154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,967 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    4,967 miles
    Test number
    862132449113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    4,900 miles
    Test number
    830375838270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KPA

Does LS05 KPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KPA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KPA?
The MOT on LS05 KPA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 KPA done?
LS05 KPA was recorded at 68,471 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has LS05 KPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KPA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 KPA 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 KPA find?
LS05 KPA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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