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GK05 OYC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill on limit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill on limit (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsr outer sill is starting to corrode

osr outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,014 miles

both front lower ball joints starting to deteriorate

both rear outer sills are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/outer sill slight corrotion

o/s/r wheel arch slight;y corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,830 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/outer sill slight corrotion

o/s/r wheel arch slight;y corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 53,641 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,460 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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GK05 OYC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK05 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

GK05 OYC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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