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BJ05 PJO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,458 mi
Last recorded35,458 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,456 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 35,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,209 miles

Oil leak Front under Engine ()

Rear Tyres X2 are cracked and perished in the tread area

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,207 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracked and perished in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,203 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,195 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,179 miles

handbrake high

rear discs slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,169 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight corrosion rear discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,159 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,095 miles

front pads getting low

oil build up on sump

Pass 7 May 2008 31,846 miles

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

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

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 PJO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJO, 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 BJ05 PJO registered?

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

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