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BD05 WOV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,930 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 1 Oct 2025 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,904 miles

n/s outer sill and lower wing corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,674 miles

Both rear arches corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 99,662 miles

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

Both rear arches corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,232 miles

Both rear arches corroded badly.

Join between middle and rear exhaust corroded badly.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,112 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 82,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 77,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 72,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 67,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has heavy corrosion.

Pass 5 May 2015 61,970 miles

Both outer sills have heavy surface corrosion at rear.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer beginning to corrode around joint

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

nsf tyre wearing lower on edges & outer sidewall cut & worn

nsr tyre worn low

osf tyre worn low/unevenly & wearing bald on inner edge

slight corrosion present along brake pipe under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2013 50,284 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 14 May 2012 44,730 miles

front discs corroded

nsf tyre damaged outerwall and slightly cracked

osf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 May 2012 44,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

nsf tyre damaged outerwall and slightly cracked

osf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 May 2011 40,425 miles

N/S/F wheel arch cover missing.

Clutch bite point slightly high.

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front number plate plynth damaged.

Slight corrosion around P.A.S pipes.

Vehicle has had bodywork repairs.

outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre worn.

Fail 18 May 2011 40,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Clutch bite point slightly high.

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front number plate plynth damaged.

N/S/F wheel arch cover missing.

Slight corrosion around P.A.S pipes.

outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre worn.

Pass 11 May 2010 35,230 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front wiper blades smearing screen.

Scratches on vehicle.

Slight damage to front number plate plynth.

Pass 21 May 2009 28,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 28,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,017 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 WOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOV, 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 WOV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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