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GL05 KLP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,607 mi
Last recorded55,607 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 54,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 46,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 46,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 45,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 45,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 43,234 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish in tread

nearside rear brake disc inner and outer faces corroded

offside front tyre cracked/perished in tread

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 42,973 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

offside rear sill end - inner wing corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 42,505 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 42,505 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 42,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs surface corrosion on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 40,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,769 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre perish & tread worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Fail 22 May 2013 37,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres slightly perished

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

nearside front tyre perish & tread worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 16 May 2012 35,473 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear brakes slightly binding

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

nearside windscreen wiper poor wipe

Pass 23 May 2011 33,297 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,512 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 KLP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GL05 KLP, 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 GL05 KLP registered?

GL05 KLP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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