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GK05 AYW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 91,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres low on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,358 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 75,266 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis rail, central position, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis rail, central position, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 68,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,200 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,132 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,821 miles

wiper blades

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 29,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 29,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GK05 AYW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK05 AYW, 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 GK05 AYW registered?

GK05 AYW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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