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GD05 YBK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 106,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2019 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak noticed

exhaust is in a very poor condition (corroded)

extensive corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,009 miles

The Exhaust is very Rusty.

Unable to see Front Brake Pad wear.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,475 miles

both front tyres cracking on inside walls

Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,471 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres cracking on inside walls

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,175 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,022 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,004 miles

All brake discs rusted on inner faces

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake discs rusted on inner faces

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,670 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,822 miles

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

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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GD05 YBK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GD05 YBK, 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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GD05 YBK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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