Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc
LS05 KPOMOT history
LS05 KPO is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 116,414 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 KPO
- 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 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 KPO was last recorded at 116,414 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 11,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,225 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,189 miles
- Average per year
- 5,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,414 miles
- 2024 – 105,225 miles
- 2023 – 93,794 miles
- 2022 – 81,258 miles
- 2021 – 75,934 miles
- 2020 – 75,425 miles
- 2019 – 73,772 miles
- 2018 – 70,770 miles
- 2017 – 67,725 miles
- 2016 – 64,083 miles
- 2015 – 62,218 miles
- 2014 – 57,018 miles
- 2013 – 52,096 miles
- 2012 – 48,596 miles
- 2011 – 45,481 miles
- 2010 – 38,026 miles
- 2009 – 28,254 miles
- 2008 – 20,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,414 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease and underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from two joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Under tray loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Hand brake lever close to max travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,414 miles (+11,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 116,414 miles
- Test number
- 390487310267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass105,225 miles (+11,431)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 105,225 miles
- Test number
- 696334412527
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis leg corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,794 miles (+12,536)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,794 miles
- Test number
- 483308818144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,258 miles (+5,324)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,258 miles
- Test number
- 109599109230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,934 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 75,934 miles
- Test number
- 438823022882
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from two joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under tray loose
- AdvisoryHand brake lever close to max travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail75,934 miles (+509)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,934 miles
- Test number
- 885725272116
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from two joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under tray loose
- AdvisoryHand brake lever close to max travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass75,425 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 75,425 miles
- Test number
- 557371946335
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED BOTH SIDES
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT ARMS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,425 miles (+1,653)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,425 miles
- Test number
- 666983364906
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED BOTH SIDES
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT ARMS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,772 miles (+3,002)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,772 miles
- Test number
- 203437330555
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryFloors and inner sills corroding
- AdvisorySuspension components corroding
Pass70,770 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,770 miles
- Test number
- 417434746262
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and suspension components all showing signs of corrosion
Pass67,725 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,725 miles
- Test number
- 388593287722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,083 miles (+1,865)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 64,083 miles
- Test number
- 812029979650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,218 miles
- Test number
- 839705825115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,218 miles (+5,200)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,218 miles
- Test number
- 347245125177
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass57,018 miles (+4,922)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,018 miles
- Test number
- 258421244413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,096 miles (+3,500)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,096 miles
- Test number
- 217424243108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,596 miles (+3,115)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 48,596 miles
- Test number
- 265190452129
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front shock lower bushes perished
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteFront discs blue on face
- NoteRear discs dull on face
- NoteSlight play in propshaft front uj
Pass45,481 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,481 miles
- Test number
- 539815841129
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,026 miles
- Test number
- 141417640138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,026 miles (+9,772)1 dangerous4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,026 miles
- Test number
- 562456040158
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteFront discs corroded.
- NoteN/s/r + O/s/r tyres worn unevenly.
- NoteO/s/r tyre eprished and worn.
- NoteOil leak
Pass28,254 miles (+7,936)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,254 miles
- Test number
- 992977749139
- NoteSome brake bind detected on both rear brakes
Pass20,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 20,318 miles
- Test number
- 594945958170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 KPO
- Does LS05 KPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KPO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 KPO?
- The MOT on LS05 KPO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 KPO done?
- LS05 KPO was recorded at 116,414 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,474 miles a year.
- Has LS05 KPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 KPO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS05 KPO 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 KPO find?
- LS05 KPO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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