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GL55 ELU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 63,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 62,211 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 61,797 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 61,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 59,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 59,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,800 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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GL55 ELU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GL55 ELU, 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 GL55 ELU registered?

GL55 ELU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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