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GV05 VXT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,394 mi
Last recorded55,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 55,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,112 miles

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,878 miles

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

Nearside outer sill( centre) just starting to rust

Nearside outer sill( centre) just starting to rust

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,312 miles

front tyres 3 mm o/s/f inner edge near devoid of tread...

Pass 6 May 2014 47,733 miles

corrosion evident rear sills,front chassis both sides

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 45,338 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 43,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,844 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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GV05 VXT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV05 VXT, 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 GV05 VXT registered?

GV05 VXT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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