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GJ05 XES

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,722 miles

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

nearside outer sill and underside have light corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2025 97,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside outer sill and underside have light corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,511 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 83,273 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2017 81,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 81,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 80,891 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 11 May 2016 80,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2015 79,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 79,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 71,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 44,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 34,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XES, 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 XES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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