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EF05 GYN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,975 mi
Last recorded56,975 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,868 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 54,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 53,948 miles

Service brake excessively binding 57kg bind detected (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 75% imbalance detected (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 50,935 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 50,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,759 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 5 Aug 2017 50,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 50,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering pipes around steering rack corrosion

rear antiroll bar small knock

rear number plate fadeing

rear tyres down to 3mm centers of tread

rear tyres small cracks side walls

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,018 miles

power steering pipes around steering rack corrosion

rear antiroll bar small knock

rear number plate fadeing

rear tyres down to 3mm centers of tread

rear tyres small cracks side walls

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,161 miles

both front tyres will require replacement in near future

n/s front tyre just on legal limit 1.6mm inner edge

o/s front tyre 2mm on edges

steering a little heavy for on of thse cars

various small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EF05 GYN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GYN, 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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EF05 GYN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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