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GEE 10K

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,947 mi
Last recorded105,947 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEE 10K
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 105,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack arm slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,777 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak from hose below thermostat housing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 98,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel apron (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind ?

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind ?

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,340 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,269 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,769 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,352 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,916 miles

slight leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,583 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 84,974 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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GEE 10K is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GEE 10K, 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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GEE 10K is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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