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DE55 GAO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 134,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 125,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 119,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,099 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 101,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,874 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 100,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,812 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 44,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,068 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,984 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 6,984 miles

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

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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DE55 GAO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE55 GAO, 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 DE55 GAO registered?

DE55 GAO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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