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GF05 NPZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 71,004 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,349 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe, rear suspension mountings and rear arms heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,903 miles

Car in generally corroded floor area front end area report in general advise on these items

Nearside Rear Sill end caps fairly corroded advise only

Offside Rear End cap fairly corroded advise only

Fail 2 Feb 2024 65,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Caliper weeping brake fluid strong fail (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Caliper leaking brake fluid very strong fail dripping on bushes and tyre (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Rear Front and rear sub frame areas very rust sills rusty both sides all in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded rusty advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,746 miles

Corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Heavy corrosion to most of exhaust system

Nearside Front Brakes are binding

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,211 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to most parts of front suspension

Corrosion to most parts or rear suspension

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,372 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,201 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust rusty

various areas of underbody have corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,795 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres with deteriorated tread edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres with deteriorated tread edge

Nearside rear tyre with worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,599 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,907 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 NPZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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