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BF05 MAZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,370 mi
Last recorded31,370 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 31,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 28,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 25,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 21,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,306 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,881 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,510 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,522 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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BF05 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF05 MAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 MAZ registered?

BF05 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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