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BJ05 PGU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,190 mi
Last recorded55,190 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,125 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little or no reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,907 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,620 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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BJ05 PGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BJ05 PGU, 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 BJ05 PGU registered?

BJ05 PGU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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