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GY05 XEF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 80,694 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 80,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 78,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2024 78,828 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2023 77,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 76,952 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 75,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 74,234 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,729 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly and slightly lower performance-signs of having been hot?

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,108 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside/outside edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,469 miles

power steering pipe has slight corrosion

rear brake pads are at approx 4-5 mm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 19 May 2009 25,564 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 21,955 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 XEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

GY05 XEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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