2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · GY05 XEF
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 81,123 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY05 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 81,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY05 XEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (GY05 XEF) between May 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY05 XEF Mileage History
- 13/05/202478,828 mi
- 14/05/202478,829 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/202580,694 mi+1,865 mi
- 13/05/202580,694 mi
- 28/10/202581,123 mi+429 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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