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GJ05 KTA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 108,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,667 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface rust on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 108,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle front and rear sub frames and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,881 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,877 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,194 miles

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Front arches corroded slightly (under bonnet

Front both tyres perished slightly

Front chassis rails corroded slightly (inner arches

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded but out of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded, out of prescribed areaa

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,014 miles

both wiper blades split

rear view mirror insecure

sills and front and rear wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both wiper blades split

rear view mirror insecure

sills and front and rear wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,171 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,253 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 KTA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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