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EF05 GXU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,835 mi
Last recorded67,835 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,835 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,227 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,162 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged and insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,162 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged and insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,403 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,430 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,131 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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EF05 GXU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EF05 GXU, 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 EF05 GXU registered?

EF05 GXU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EF05 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 GXU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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