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BD05 GWZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 83,530 miles

Body sills (inner and outer) have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 83,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body sills (inner and outer) have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 76,766 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 67,139 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,752 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,788 miles

both rear body sills and wheel archs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed and slightly damaged and worn low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed and slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,592 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

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

Offside and nearside outer sills heavily surface corroded at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,832 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nsr brake pipe starting to corrode

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,651 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,958 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 GWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD05 GWZ, 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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BD05 GWZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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