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G18 YOD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,262 mi
Last recorded166,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 166,262 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 166,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 163,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 148,778 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 148,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 127,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 114,921 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,791 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,655 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,797 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,221 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 99,515 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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G18 YOD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G18 YOD, 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 G18 YOD registered?

G18 YOD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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