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GF55 OBM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of the Coated In Underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,527 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 76,525 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,237 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,911 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed

Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,189 miles

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,361 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,302 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 35,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 32,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,985 miles

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

Offside 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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GF55 OBM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

GF55 OBM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is GF55 OBM safe to buy?

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