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GJ55 OWX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,649 miles

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,134 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,435 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,424 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,159 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,808 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 89,805 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,021 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,312 miles

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

offside rear tyre @ 3.mm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre @ 3.mm

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,290 miles

front wiper blades are split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,441 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,867 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 47,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 27,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,363 miles

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

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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GJ55 OWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ55 OWX, 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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What year was GJ55 OWX registered?

GJ55 OWX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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