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GV55 KTJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,875 mi
Last recorded45,875 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,709 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,243 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 28,243 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,924 miles

Nearside washer poor but enough water on windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,666 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 8,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 4,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 3,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 3,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 2,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 2,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 2,019 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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GV55 KTJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV55 KTJ, 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 GV55 KTJ registered?

GV55 KTJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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