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BJ05 UFE

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,137 mi
Last recorded41,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 37,121 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 34,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,026 miles

ns rear brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake slight imbalance

Fail 30 Jun 2020 32,026 miles

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

ns rear brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,845 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 May 2010 12,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 May 2009 12,141 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,118 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 UFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

BJ05 UFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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