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BK55 GJX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded at both sides.

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes .rear subframe mountings corroded & and deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,135 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sills at both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 108,135 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sills at both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,547 miles

both wiper blades torn at edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,601 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,480 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,677 miles

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

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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BK55 GJX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BK55 GJX, 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 BK55 GJX registered?

BK55 GJX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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