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BD05 SZG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,175 miles

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

underbody corroded in places

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cut but not to cords.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

under body corroded in places

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cut but not to cords.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under body corroded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,842 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 17,189 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 SZG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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