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GY05 EUU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,858 mi
Last recorded124,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 124,858 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 122,522 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 122,522 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

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

Rear N/S & O/S inner arch / sill end corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Fail 27 May 2021 114,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

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

Rear N/S & O/S inner arch / sill end corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2020 113,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,312 miles

parking brake efficiency limit only just met - 17%

Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - beside previous repair (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - beside previous repair (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.6a)

parking brake efficiency limit only just met - 17%

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,010 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,177 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewall

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,177 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,688 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,894 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 56,894 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,803 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded inner face

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 45,803 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs badly corroded inner face

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 37,208 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,572 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 EUU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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