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GK05 OYL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,024 mi
Last recorded50,024 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,024 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,127 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,320 miles

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

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

N/S Sill badly corroded but not yet holed

Fail 25 Nov 2022 46,294 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Mount broken (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

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

N/S Sill badly corroded but not yet holed

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,174 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 44,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,327 miles

N/S Outer sill severely corroded @ rear

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 41,327 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S Outer sill severely corroded @ rear

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,938 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,181 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,229 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,619 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 OYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

GK05 OYL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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