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GF55 UNJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 110,666 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also arm slightly deformed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components

Fail 19 Jun 2026 110,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also arm slightly deformed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,536 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, chassis rails

Fail 16 Jun 2025 106,523 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, chassis rails

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills coated (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components

Fail 14 Jun 2024 101,894 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills coated (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sill welding repairs coated in underseal

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing some underside component checks

Fail 28 May 2021 85,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing some underside component checks

Pass 13 Jun 2020 81,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 81,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,952 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front rack ball end

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,755 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,591 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,540 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 UNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

GF55 UNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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