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J549 GAL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 152,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 145,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 134,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,568 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,550 miles

Oil leak

general under body corrosion to suspension components

slight bind offside front

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

off side front slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 109,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,116 miles

185/60/14 o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on outer shoulder of tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,116 miles

185/60/14 o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on outer shoulder of tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 103,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,680 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly cracked on inner side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 59,712 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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J549 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J549 GAL, 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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J549 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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