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GL05 RVA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,245 mi
Last recorded23,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 23,245 miles

underseal applied

Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 21,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 18,377 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 18,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 16,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 15,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,057 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 14,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,310 miles

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2012 13,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 11,384 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 9,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 9,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,449 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 RVA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

GL05 RVA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is GL05 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 RVA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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