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GF05 NOU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 51,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,273 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres perished (195/50/15)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front wipers beginning to smear

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres perished (195/50/15)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,862 miles

rear tyres cracked on outer edge no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracked on outer edge no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 36,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,852 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,971 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,567 miles

both front tyres treads cracked

both rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NOU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GF05 NOU, 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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What year was GF05 NOU registered?

GF05 NOU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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