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GE05 RAE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE05 RAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 52,489 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 52,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,678 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 50,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill - corrosion creeping towards prescribed area

Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,704 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 48,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,173 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,255 miles

Rear Tyres inner sidewalls have cuts

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,241 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,713 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall cut

Offside Rear inner sidewall cut

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall cut

Offside Rear inner sidewall cut

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,363 miles

o/s/r tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,931 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

noise from offside front brake when on left hand steering lock.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,117 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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GE05 RAE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GE05 RAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GE05 RAE registered?

GE05 RAE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GE05 RAE safe to buy?

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