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BJ05 WHB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 58,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 42,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,301 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside shoulder

Pass 23 May 2017 34,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 29,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 24,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 18,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 13,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,876 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 10,982 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2010 10,524 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2009 9,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,542 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 WHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

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

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