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GY05 DXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,674 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure corroded getting weak but no holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountain bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure corroded getting weak but no holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mountain bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,161 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer to centre silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,785 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,417 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,629 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 25,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,075 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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GY05 DXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY05 DXS, 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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GY05 DXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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