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GY05 DXT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,794 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,804 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill return starting to corrode

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,567 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,772 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills and sill ends slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 80,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached fitted wrong way around (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills and sill ends slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,262 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills starting to corrode

topped up low coolant prior to emissions test

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,101 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 51,258 miles

Front pads low

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,258 miles

Front pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 40,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,180 miles

front pads appear low!...

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 DXT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY05 DXT, 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 GY05 DXT registered?

GY05 DXT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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