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BD05 NHG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,312 mi
Last recorded33,312 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 33,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 31,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 24,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 22,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 19,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 15,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 15,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,629 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 14,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut where cords can be seen N/S/R tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing O/S/F anti roll bar link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut where cords can be seen O/S/R tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,808 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 11,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,765 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 10,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 8,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,835 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 NHG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

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

Is BD05 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 NHG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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