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BJ55 FSK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FSK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,767 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,468 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION ON REAR OF OUTER SILLS

Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,468 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION ON REAR OF OUTER SILLS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,321 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,130 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,859 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,181 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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BJ55 FSK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 FSK, 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 BJ55 FSK registered?

BJ55 FSK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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