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BG05 VNE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 51,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes juddering slightly

o/s rear outer sill corroded - not excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes juddering slightly

o/s rear outer sill corroded - not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,031 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre cut on sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,229 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre cut on sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,528 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 34,528 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 21,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,345 miles

all tyres slightly perished

long hand brake travel

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 VNE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

BG05 VNE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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