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GY05 LKP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,086 mi
Last recorded69,086 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not considered structural

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,053 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not considered structural

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,338 miles

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

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion but not exessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frot and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,471 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,471 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,498 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,753 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,004 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condion

Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs in poor condison

rear brake discs in poor condison

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 20,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front nearside tyre perished

front offside tyre perished

rear nearside tyre perished

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 LKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

GY05 LKP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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