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GF55 XEM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,450 mi
Last recorded83,450 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre cut in the outer wall

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 37,034 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2012 30,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205/50/16

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,505 miles

front brake pads 70-80 % worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,998 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front wiper blade spliting

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,012 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 XEM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

GF55 XEM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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