MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDERBODY CORROSION
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer sill
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. 205/45/zr16 87w xl
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. 205/45/zr16 87w xl
o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge,3.8mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer sill
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. 205/45/zr16 87w xl
n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. 205/45/zr16 87w xl
o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge,3.8mm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front abs wire not attached to strut
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
poor wear pattern to o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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GJ05 XEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GJ05 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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