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BG05 FCE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,995 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 100,995 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 90,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 28 Apr 2021 90,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 15 May 2019 83,957 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

number plate light not working

Pass 2 May 2018 64,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 61,355 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

imbalance to front brakes

nearside front brake bind

offside front dip beam dim

rear brake discs & pads worn

stone chips to screen

Fail 6 May 2017 61,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs & pads worn

imbalance to front brakes

nearside front brake bind

offside front dip beam dim

rear brake discs & pads worn

stone chips to screen

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,257 miles

rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,023 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,936 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,936 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,151 miles

offside rear tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,644 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,919 miles

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,721 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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BG05 FCE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG05 FCE, 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 BG05 FCE registered?

BG05 FCE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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