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EK55 GYF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,526 mi
Last recorded34,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 26,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 18,552 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 17,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 17,227 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.2.5MM AND 2.70MM. 205/45/17

Fail 10 Dec 2019 17,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.2.5MM AND 2.70MM. 205/45/17

Pass 14 Dec 2018 16,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 16,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 16,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,598 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 16,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 16,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,408 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer tread/slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/wearing slightly in centre of tread

offside front tyre low on outer tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,253 miles

blades smear slightly

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has cut in tread pattern

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,049 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge and cut in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,159 miles

1/ both front tyres are wearing from inside / but legal

Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,231 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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EK55 GYF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK55 GYF, 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 EK55 GYF registered?

EK55 GYF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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