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GD54 FDP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 FDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 89,009 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 May 2019 89,009 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,664 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,887 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,304 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 70,099 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S*Rear brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 51,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 44,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,041 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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GD54 FDP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD54 FDP, 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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GD54 FDP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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