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GL05 TOV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,195 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower boots (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 46,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower boots (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 42,237 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

two front brake pads started to wear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,898 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,736 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,170 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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