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BJ05 XDH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 41,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near sidewall. ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 35,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust noisy but acceptable at half engine speed

Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,495 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 34,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,990 miles

brake pads starting to wear low (all)

Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,881 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 30,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,877 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy when rotating (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise that all pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy when rotating (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,624 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Malfunction warning light indicates a fault

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Rear parking and Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 May 2017 29,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,054 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,884 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,105 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,448 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 XDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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