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GY05 MDY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,483 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe by o/s/r hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 72,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 72,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 15 May 2018 67,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,461 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,370 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,353 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,410 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 19,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,484 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 MDY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

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

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