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BG05 VNF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 86,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,830 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs have small amount of run out

rear of exhaust has had temp repair

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,622 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,328 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre signs of splitting on side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,895 miles

n/s/f tyre signs of splitting on side wall

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 VNF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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