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AL03 GCL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 44,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,695 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 17,914 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AL03 GCL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL03 GCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL03 GCL registered?

AL03 GCL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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