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BJ05 UFD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 86,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 82,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 76,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rust ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor/weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rust ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor/weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,029 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,025 miles

Emissions not tested could not get vehicle to run at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,557 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside h/lamp aim pattern weak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,753 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Handbrake mechanism. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Pass 31 May 2018 57,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,441 miles

Both rear tyres low,2.00mm.

Front brake pads low.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,645 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 UFD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFD, 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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BJ05 UFD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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