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GL05 RUR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,382 mi
Last recorded42,382 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 42,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 37,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 35,324 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 31,476 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 31,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 22,833 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

gear box to prop seal slight leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 15,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 12,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,076 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 8,985 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 7,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,270 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 RUR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

GL05 RUR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is GL05 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 RUR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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