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BD05 WPO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,875 mi
Last recorded50,875 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,875 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 50,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 50,652 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded but no sharpe edges

Pass 24 May 2024 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear o/s & n/s wheel arches slightly corroded but no sharp edges exposed

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,002 miles

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

front and rear under body corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,136 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 36,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,464 miles

both rear+nsf tyres are just legal at time of test advise changed ASAP

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 WPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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