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GF55 FNT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 91,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 86,326 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 71,531 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 71,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 67,757 miles

Nearside Front tyer side wall damaged

Offside Rear tread cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 64,311 miles

cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

front wipers split

nearside mirror housing broken

Pass 27 May 2014 61,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,900 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,900 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 27 May 2011 50,467 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 43,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,697 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 FNT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF55 FNT, 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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GF55 FNT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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