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GH53 MXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH53 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 55,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 49,840 miles

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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,439 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,381 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 23,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,285 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 11,723 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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GH53 MXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GH53 MXS, 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 GH53 MXS registered?

GH53 MXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GH53 MXS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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