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BK05 YGG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,922 mi
Last recorded100,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 95,292 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 95,292 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 94,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 93,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on manual inspection

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,989 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and nearside rear inner sills and suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,788 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/f wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r wheel arch sill has excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r wheel arch sill has excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,769 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,502 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all brake disc's rysting slightly

engine managment light was on (done not dtc's storred)

o/s/r lamp unit securing clip missing (rectified with small self tapping screw)

radio not working (done)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,732 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all brake disc's rysting slightly

engine managment light was on (done not dtc's storred)

o/s/r lamp unit securing clip missing (rectified with small self tapping screw)

radio not working (done)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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