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DU05 GKD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers juddering slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,669 miles

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

Offside Door mirror cover damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,126 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,396 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,659 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,446 miles

minor damage nearside front tyre sidewall

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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DU05 GKD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DU05 GKD, 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 DU05 GKD registered?

DU05 GKD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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