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GL05 KDJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,364 mi
Last recorded159,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 159,364 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2018 159,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 157,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 157,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 153,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 153,031 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 149,361 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 149,361 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 138,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/front wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,364 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 89,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,117 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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GL05 KDJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange 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 GL05 KDJ, 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 GL05 KDJ registered?

GL05 KDJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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