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GP55 JZW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg heavily corroded/close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 91,573 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg heavily corroded/close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg heavily corroded / close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg heavily corroded / close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 88,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,919 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,918 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2055016 ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,447 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,225 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,585 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,721 miles

all tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 43,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GP55 JZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP55 JZW, 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 GP55 JZW registered?

GP55 JZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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