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G174 WGX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 WGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 161,630 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on O/S/F sill, but still ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 161,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on O/S/F sill, but still ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 160,812 miles

advise dents in ns body work

advise front and rear suspension rusty

advise front chassis legs rusty

advise stone chips on screen

Fail 22 Jan 2025 160,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise front and rear suspension rusty

advise stone chips on screen

advise surface rust on front chassis legs

Pass 14 Feb 2024 160,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 158,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusting o/s/r sill

Pass 16 Mar 2021 153,472 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 153,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 152,585 miles

n/s seat and belt removed time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2020 152,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,794 miles

rusting under car

Fail 27 Feb 2019 151,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rusting under car

Pass 17 Feb 2018 150,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 142,411 miles

o/s headlamp pattern

rust hole n/s/r

top ball joint boots

Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,229 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow from cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2015 127,311 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 127,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 121,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery clamp loose

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s/r tyre worn on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 121,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery clamp loose

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s/r tyre worn on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 160,432 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 160,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r foot brake slighty low force.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 151,078 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 151,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 140,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 140,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 129,002 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 128,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 116,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 110,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 102,217 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 102,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G174 WGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G174 WGX, 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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G174 WGX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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