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GU05 UEH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,575 mi
Last recorded59,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,110 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 45,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

handbrake travel quite high

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,857 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,767 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 15,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,578 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread.

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking.

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 UEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GU05 UEH, 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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GU05 UEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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