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BD55 AOS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 AOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,439 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,502 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,482 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill to floor ( jacking point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill corroded ( jacking point )

offside rear sill corroded ( jacking point )

Fail 7 Nov 2020 78,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded ( jacking point )

offside rear sill corroded ( jacking point )

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,263 miles

light corrosion on sill nearside rear jacking point

Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,258 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on sill nearside rear jacking point

Pass 15 Dec 2018 66,487 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 66,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,603 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,757 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,840 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area

Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished sidewall and in tread area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,889 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 50,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 17,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 17,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,994 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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BD55 AOS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD55 AOS, 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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BD55 AOS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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