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GIG 240

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 240
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 87,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,012 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 86,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 79,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 79,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,859 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 66,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 63,150 miles

front brake discs worn to limits = inner faces

Fail 31 May 2012 63,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn to limits = inner faces

Pass 20 May 2011 53,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,397 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 29,397 miles

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

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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GIG 240 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GIG 240, 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 GIG 240 registered?

GIG 240 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is GIG 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 240 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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