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BG55 WUX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,170 mi
Last recorded14,170 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 14,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 13,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 13,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 13,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,105 miles

all tyre old 2005

Pass 12 Oct 2019 12,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing prematurely (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing prematurely (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 12,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,740 miles

Front Inner suspect brake pads wearing thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks appearing in nsf tyre tread

Pass 21 Oct 2013 9,834 miles

nsr anti roll bar link showing signs of weakness

slight damage nsr tyre outerwall.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,972 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,207 miles

O/S/R Anti-roll bar link slightly worn.

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Fail 15 Nov 2011 7,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2010 5,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 5,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,374 miles

font and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 5,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

font and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 4,297 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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BG55 WUX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG55 WUX, 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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BG55 WUX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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