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BJ05 UEU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,019 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 75,019 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 72,777 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,716 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,659 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,991 miles

n/s rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,181 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,577 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 UEU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

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

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