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BG05 VNK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,035 miles

Front Lower both lower suspension ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,395 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,915 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,223 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding also front disc,s slightly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 74,215 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding also front disc,s slightly worn and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,663 miles

All brake disc,s slightly corroded

Offside front and nearside rear slightly binding

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,663 miles

All brake disc,s slightly corroded

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

Offside front and nearside rear slightly binding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 54,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,568 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to wearbars

Pass 6 May 2010 40,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 33,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,596 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 VNK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

BG05 VNK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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