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BK05 YFN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 94,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,699 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner inner sidewall wall minor cuts

Fail 28 Mar 2019 72,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner inner sidewall wall minor cuts

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,096 miles

both h/liughts slight poor pattern

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisey

o/s/f tyre wearing low,on edge and perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2017 50,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both h/liughts slight poor pattern

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisey

o/s/f tyre wearing low,on edge and perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,614 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,369 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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BK05 YFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK05 YFN, 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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BK05 YFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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