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GU05 UCR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,314 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 10 Mar 2020 83,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Axle Brake Pipe Heavily Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F Sill Has Hole On Underside Of Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Front Wheel Arch Chassis Point Corroded Through Underside Of Structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Fuel Filter Cover Clips Missing On Underside Of Vehicle (Cover Loose And Fuel Filter & Pipes Exposed)

Both Front Droplinks Missing Multiple Retainers

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F Backing Plate Heavily Corrroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

CO2 Emissions Limit Only Just Met

Exhaust Backbox Join Heavily Corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R Sill Underside Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

N/S/R Droplink Fitted Backwards

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Heavily Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper Ball Joint Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F Track Rod End Boot Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Rails On Vehicle Underside Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,048 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,013 miles

Offside Front marker light in front bumper not working both front tyres starting to crack tread pattern corrosion to under side of car

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,619 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,736 miles

All road tyres rubber is deteriating

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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GU05 UCR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU05 UCR, 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 GU05 UCR registered?

GU05 UCR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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