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GJ05 FOV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,855 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 45,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 28,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,152 miles

slight fluctuation in front brake performance

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,570 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 6,567 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front disc's corroded on inner face

Both front wipers in poor condition

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,459 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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GJ05 FOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ05 FOV, 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 GJ05 FOV registered?

GJ05 FOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 FOV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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