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BD05 FGP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2023 89,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,592 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,395 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,546 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,257 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,429 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking and wearing on edges

slight fluctuation to both rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2011 25,565 miles

both front tyres wearing in edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 3,040 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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BD05 FGP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD05 FGP, 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 BD05 FGP registered?

BD05 FGP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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