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GF55 DVZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,240 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,904 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,589 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,269 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,101 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,161 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,888 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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GF55 DVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF55 DVZ, 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 GF55 DVZ registered?

GF55 DVZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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