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BK55 RHA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,349 mi
Last recorded76,349 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 76,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,979 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,751 miles

Rear both ,lower rear quarter panels / sills corroded /metal fatigue

Fail 23 Oct 2020 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both ,lower rear quarter panels / sills corroded /metal fatigue

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,952 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust blowing on centre box

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and poor on the nsr (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust blowing on centre box

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,115 miles

osf tyre worn on inner and close to limit

slight blow on exhaust

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,110 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner and close to limit

slight blow on exhaust

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,200 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 128 kg v o/s 20 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,209 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,209 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,311 miles

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

rear brake pads visually low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,944 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs worn

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 29 May 2012 27,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,040 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2010 21,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,120 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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BK55 RHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK55 RHA, 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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BK55 RHA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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