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GY05 EUX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,464 miles

some corrosion to o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion starting to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 66,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 65,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,829 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,993 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,993 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,190 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,410 miles

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

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

front brakepads appear low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wipers smearing

screw in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

surface corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

surface corrosion on offside rear inner and outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,206 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

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

O/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,794 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 EUX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

GY05 EUX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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