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BF05 LGG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,585 mi
Last recorded62,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,585 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,988 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,703 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside dipped beam light output reduced

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,474 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 48,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,516 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,310 miles

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

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

central door locking inoperative

n/s/r tyre on limit

small dent on n/s/f wing

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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BF05 LGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF05 LGG, 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 BF05 LGG registered?

BF05 LGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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