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BJ55 UBT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 75,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2021 74,287 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear and o/s rear sill corroded

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 74,287 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear and o/s rear sill corroded

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,714 miles

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

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,714 miles

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

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

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,031 miles

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

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

under suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,041 miles

Front Oil leak ()

x 2 rear tyres has cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and small cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper smeary

oil leak

rear both sides coil springs corroded

rear both sides wheels slightly grabbing

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and small cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper smeary

oil leak

rear both sides coil springs corroded

rear both sides wheels slightly grabbing

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,684 miles

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

front wipers split at ends

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,689 miles

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,746 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

2) N/S/F Tyre cracking on outer tyrewall and in between treads.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,524 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,524 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,166 miles

all tyres slight perishing

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 UBT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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