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GV55 OHA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,134 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

both rear anti roll bar drop link gaiters perishing

both seatbelts slow to retract

front brake discs corroded / nearside red in colour

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

both rear anti roll bar drop link gaiters perishing

both rear lamp lens condensated

both seatbelts slow to retract

front brake discs corroded / nearside red in colour

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,715 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,511 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,510 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,585 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 OHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 GV55 OHA, 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 GV55 OHA registered?

GV55 OHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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