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G598 UMB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,600 mi
Last recorded178,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 178,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL Brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 167,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 147,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 147,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,954 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front shock absorber weaping

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front shock absorber weaping

Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 138,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 136,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 134,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 131,912 miles

oil leak around engine area

Fail 22 Apr 2010 131,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak around engine area

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 125,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 124,669 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre becoming perished in tyre tread area

Pass 13 Jun 2006 123,881 miles

interior mirror becoming discolured/glass area

Fail 13 Jun 2006 123,881 miles

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

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

interior mirror becoming discolured/glass area

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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G598 UMB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G598 UMB, 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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G598 UMB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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