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Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

LS05 KPUMOT history

LS05 KPU is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LS05 KPU orange 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 23 May 2027
Mileage
64,421 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KPU was last recorded at 64,421 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 4,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,173 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,248 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,421 miles
  • 2025 – 60,173 miles
  • 2024 – 57,291 miles
  • 2023 – 53,731 miles
  • 2022 – 50,724 miles
  • 2021 – 43,911 miles
  • 2020 – 39,524 miles
  • 2019 – 36,902 miles
  • 2018 – 33,748 miles
  • 2017 – 28,137 miles
  • 2016 – 23,495 miles
  • 2015 – 19,058 miles
  • 2014 – 14,332 miles
  • 2013 – 7,992 miles
  • 2012 – 7,669 miles
  • 2011 – 6,815 miles
  • 2010 – 5,377 miles
  • 2009 – 4,292 miles
  • 2008 – 3,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,421 miles (+4,248)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,421 miles
    Test number
    726057521698
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  2. Pass60,173 miles (+2,882)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    749557287297
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber corroded - Both x2
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber corroded - Both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,291 miles21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    584483644929
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,291 miles (+3,560)1 major21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    586095224186
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,731 miles (+3,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    130365216955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    743737615757
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail50,723 miles (+6,812)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    683609946445
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass43,911 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    877851837426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    516223252594
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryEngine has a minor oil leak.

  10. Fail39,524 miles (+2,622)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    250750340013
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a minor oil leak.

  11. Pass36,902 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    36,902 miles
    Test number
    750916890443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass33,748 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    427973110675
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass28,137 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    129089151507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    513118165757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,495 miles (+4,437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    914130361945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass19,058 miles (+4,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,058 miles
    Test number
    706183775185
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking up.

  17. Pass14,332 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,332 miles
    Test number
    155844374115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,992 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,992 miles
    Test number
    768969143175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,669 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,669 miles
    Test number
    818930752157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,815 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,815 miles
    Test number
    737445441166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,377 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    5,377 miles
    Test number
    703090440119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,292 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    4,292 miles
    Test number
    313216259189
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass3,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,084 miles
    Test number
    330504948125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KPU

Does LS05 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KPU is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KPU?
The MOT on LS05 KPU is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 KPU done?
LS05 KPU was recorded at 64,421 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has LS05 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KPU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 KPU 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 KPU find?
LS05 KPU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front service brake binding but not excessively both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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