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GK05 YOA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,738 mi
Last recorded133,738 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,738 miles

offside front tyre was low on pressure 195/50/15

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2018 130,577 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 130,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,655 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 128,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,477 miles

Internal headlight adjuster altered prior to test

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,607 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,607 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,095 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,985 miles

brake discs rusty all round

front tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,044 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 YOA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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