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GBFV05XKM

MAZDA MX-5

2005 · GREY · PETROL · 79,710 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-09● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition22 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 22 tests · 18 passed · 4 failed

PASS28 August 2025
79,710 mi
PASS10 September 2024
71,305 mi
FAIL9 September 2024
71,305 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS27 October 2023
66,303 mi
  • ADVISORYunder vehicle undersealed
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL23 October 2023
66,178 mi
  • ADVISORYunder vehicle undersealed
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ** strong advise investigation ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn and pitted , n/s/r has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS7 November 2022
60,394 mi
  • ADVISORYUNDERSEALED FRONT AND SEAR
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / Q PANAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS15 November 2021
54,981 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle Undersealed front and rear
FAIL6 November 2021
54,815 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS2 November 2020
50,101 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (both) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYCorrosion to underside of floorpan, subframes, suspension arms, brake pipes and ferrules
  • ADVISORYExcessive corrosion (rusted through) to nearside inner wheel arch, offside inner sill, neither within prescribed areas
PASS30 April 2019
48,064 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS17 May 2018
46,712 mi
PASS17 May 2017
44,172 mi
PASS22 April 2016
40,606 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS1 May 2015
35,833 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS8 May 2014
31,383 mi
PASS16 May 2013
28,482 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS8 May 2012
26,439 mi
PASS13 May 2011
24,167 mi
FAIL13 May 2011
24,167 mi
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS18 May 2010
PASS12 May 2009
16,469 mi
PASS21 May 2008
11,533 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,839 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-06
CO₂ emissions
210 g/km
Tax due
2026-09-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-09
Recorded mileage
79,710 mi

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