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BD05 MZD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,204 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,395 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 MZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 MZD registered?

BD05 MZD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BD05 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 MZD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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