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GJ05 KSY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 38,055 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 37,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall note tyres are 14 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,354 miles

o/s/f and both rear wheels binding borderline pass needs repair now !

Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,219 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,929 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 KSY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

GJ05 KSY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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