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BJ05 WBN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,901 mi
Last recorded68,901 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 65,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,652 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,311 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,306 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion (due to standing)

Fail 6 May 2011 39,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,581 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 22,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,488 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 WBN 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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

BJ05 WBN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BJ05 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 WBN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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