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GJ55 OXC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,071 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

nearside & offside - inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad breaking down, half missing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,540 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust joint heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,818 miles

Nearside Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,081 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded.

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,243 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded / weakening slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,536 miles

OS + NS outer sills corroded/weakening slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,563 miles

Nearside Front Slight crack across tyre tread

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,425 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Slight oil leak rear axle.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,136 miles

Both rear tyres have slight surface cracks on inner sidewalls.(No exposed inner cords)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,056 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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GJ55 OXC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXC, 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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GJ55 OXC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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