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GY05 XEC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 43,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,562 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 39,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,497 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,209 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 XEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

GY05 XEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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