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GX55 HSC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,552 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,022 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Leaking at Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower Dust Covers Split Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower Dust Covers Split Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Leaking at Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,257 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,422 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,033 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,380 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

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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GX55 HSC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GX55 HSC, 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 GX55 HSC registered?

GX55 HSC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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