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BAK 1S

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAK 1S
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 103,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 101,039 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,605 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 99,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,837 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,830 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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BAK 1S is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BAK 1S, 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 BAK 1S registered?

BAK 1S is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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