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GP54 KMV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,086 mi
Last recorded51,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 51,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 42,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 35,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 29,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 24,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,638 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,039 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,371 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 7,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 5,766 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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GP54 KMV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP54 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP54 KMV registered?

GP54 KMV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is GP54 KMV safe to buy?

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