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BG55 XCR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 71,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 68,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,954 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 66,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,483 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

near nearside rear & offside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 2 May 2012 39,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,963 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,050 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,150 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 XCR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XCR, 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

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What year was BG55 XCR registered?

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

Is BG55 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XCR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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