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G7 EPP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 EPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded. but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Frame rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,262 miles

nearside front inner wing area creased

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 67,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,065 miles

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion osr sill

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,021 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All the Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 50,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All the Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer sill corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust center pipe in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outer sill corroded through within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer sill corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust center pipe in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 59,185 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 43,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 43,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front tyres has perishing cracks

corrsion under car

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,247 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edges.

offside and nearside headlamps dipped beam cutoff aimed slightly to the left.

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding slightly.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated and leaking.

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,671 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside rear outer sill panels corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,800 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 29,004 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 27,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,329 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded around the flange area.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,573 miles

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

all tyres start to crack

engine oil low !

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,284 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2010 13,896 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres start to crack

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,896 miles

all tyres start to crack

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,279 miles

front brake pads worn low

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,761 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,337 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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G7 EPP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G7 EPP, 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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G7 EPP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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