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GF55 TOV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,950 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 108,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 106,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,966 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,234 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,268 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 31 Oct 2011 60,120 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,721 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,211 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 TOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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