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BG05 VNX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,687 mi
Last recorded107,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,687 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to n/s/r corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

front and rear subframes and suspension arms slightly corroded.

o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

front and rear subframes and suspension arms slightly corroded.

o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,738 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s and n/s front inner wings,floor,chassis,inner sills,outer sills,front subframe and suspension arms,rear subframe and suspension arms and exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2014 93,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r caliper slightly damp around park brake arm,brake working fine,pedal not sinking at test

Pass 5 Apr 2014 93,454 miles

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

o/s/r caliper slightly damp around park brake arm,brake working fine,pedal not sinking at test

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,115 miles

o/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,641 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 VNX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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