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GJ05 WGY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,514 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brakes discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 86,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,471 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust build up on suspension and body components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,701 miles

Front and Rear sub-frames & suspension components corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear flitch areas corroded, (in wheel arches).

Offside and Nearside rear inner sills/chassis areas corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear sub-frames & suspension components corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear flitch areas corroded, (in wheel arches).

Offside and Nearside rear inner sills/chassis areas corroded.

Pass 25 May 2019 82,999 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 82,997 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,971 miles

Nearside mirror missing

both rear outer sills corroded,very close to seatbelt prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2018 76,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror missing

both rear outer sills corroded,very close to seatbelt prescribed area

off side rear tyre low on pressure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,448 miles

near side and off side outer sills corroded,not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

near side and off side outer sills corroded,not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge, also perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge, also perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 61,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,763 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,260 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 WGY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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