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EU05 GNX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,639 miles

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,868 miles

nsr arch/seal corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 43,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

nsr arch/seal corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,101 miles

All brake discs corroded

Corrosion starting on n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,728 miles

back box exhaust joint corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

back box exhaust joint corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,021 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 3mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm on inner edges

small cut n/s front tyre outer wall

various small stone chips around windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,055 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,836 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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EU05 GNX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EU05 GNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU05 GNX?

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What year was EU05 GNX registered?

EU05 GNX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is EU05 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GNX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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