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GL05 RUJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,888 mi
Last recorded37,888 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 37,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,702 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 34,702 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,638 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,984 miles

front disc's very corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,553 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

Rear discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,768 miles

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

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

all tyres surface cracks

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 RUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

GL05 RUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 RUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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