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BD05 WPF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 100,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT FLUCTUATION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,954 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL AND FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT FLUCTUATION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,533 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHT FLUCTUATION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH VERY WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME BEEN COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,427 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,223 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,916 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,077 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both wiper blades starting to split.

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

Heavy surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,818 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

front discs slightly corroded

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,605 miles

front discs just starting to corrode inner face

nsr metal brake pipe starting to go rotten

small chips front screen

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,841 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 WPF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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