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GJ05 XEH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,618 mi
Last recorded120,618 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,618 miles

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,349 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,758 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 103,758 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,037 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,145 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,033 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

poor wear pattern to o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 43,319 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 43,307 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 15,141 miles

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?

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 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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