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BG54 COU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,137 mi
Last recorded47,137 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 COU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,910 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,618 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 33,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear calipers ceased (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,094 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 28,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,158 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,488 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 21,552 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,614 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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BG54 COU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG54 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG54 COU?

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What year was BG54 COU registered?

BG54 COU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is BG54 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 COU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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