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GL05 RUW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,885 mi
Last recorded55,885 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,885 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,949 miles

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

all suspension front and rear rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,285 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 RUW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

GL05 RUW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is GL05 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 RUW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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