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GV55 XJM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,304 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery loose(cable tied secure)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery loose(cable tied secure)

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 80,054 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 75,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 75,226 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,934 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,572 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,169 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre approx. 2-2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,168 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps left hand drive/kick up on right hand side (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre approx. 2-2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,187 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,434 miles

All anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Light corrision to rear suspension components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,142 miles

rear suspension.front discs.. surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,980 miles

surface corrosion evident rear suspension/chassis....

Fail 5 Oct 2010 36,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all discs are corroded.. rear pads appear to be getting low!

surface corrosion evident rear suspension/chassis....

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,985 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,033 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 XJM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV55 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

GV55 XJM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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