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GL05 TPF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 49,719 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 49,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension parts rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle and various steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension, steering and braking components getting corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension units and underside getting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread/wall becoming poor

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,065 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,771 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall,,n/s/r and o/s/r cracking in tread.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,771 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall,,n/s/r and o/s/r cracking in tread.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 11,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 TPF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

GL05 TPF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 TPF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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