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GO51 AKE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO51 AKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,372 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 116,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 115,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 114,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 111,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,471 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,227 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,227 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,580 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,829 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,425 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,295 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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GO51 AKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GO51 AKE, 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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GO51 AKE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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