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J5 GWA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,237 mi
Last recorded30,237 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 30,237 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 30,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

varies places are corroded underneath

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various underside corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,813 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 19,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,535 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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J5 GWA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J5 GWA, 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 J5 GWA registered?

J5 GWA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is J5 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 GWA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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