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BD05 SZC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,610 mi
Last recorded103,610 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,700 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,044 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 95,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 93,931 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 86,245 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 75,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

both front lower wishbone corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,998 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,633 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,916 miles

sat-nav holder fitted to o/s of windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2010 26,200 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,593 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 18,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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 SZC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

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

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