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BG05 JPO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,268 mi
Last recorded54,268 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 54,049 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 May 2024 53,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 53,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 52,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 52,164 miles

under vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2019 51,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 50,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,857 miles

near/ side front fog lamp cracked.

Pass 8 May 2010 27,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,604 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

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 JPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BG05 JPO, 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 JPO registered?

BG05 JPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 JPO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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