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BJ05 UFG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 123,582 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 106,517 miles

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

Front all suspension components corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,606 miles

handbrake on limit of travel

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,530 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,948 miles

Parking brake reserve travel borderline excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,051 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 34,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,904 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,430 miles

Cut in tread nearside rear tyre-not deep

Fail 27 Nov 2009 23,430 miles

Cut in tread nearside rear tyre-not deep

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,757 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 UFG 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 87%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

BJ05 UFG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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