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GK05 TDU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 TDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 141,030 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted unable to see sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 136,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,838 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

all tyres have minor cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 27 Jun 2017 126,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

all tyres have minor cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,424 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak slight from gearbox ()

front under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,266 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 103,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 96,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,808 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,272 miles

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

engine oil low

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,399 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 TDU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TDU, 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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GK05 TDU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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