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BG55 WVB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 101,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 89,091 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 89,091 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,892 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT 18" (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

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

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,772 miles

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

engine oil min

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,614 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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BG55 WVB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WVB, 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 BG55 WVB registered?

BG55 WVB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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