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GF05 NNJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear of sills corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 82,234 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear of sills corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,110 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))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 79,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 67,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 43,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,226 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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GF05 NNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF05 NNJ, 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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GF05 NNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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