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GK05 WUB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,266 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 50,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,264 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,924 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,969 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 WUB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 WUB registered?

GK05 WUB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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