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BL54 XET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,440 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,442 miles

Both outer sills covered in sealant

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under carriage components corroded

Under carriage corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,078 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 72,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,365 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,319 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 16kg (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

all tyres perished

both rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both rear subframe bushes deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,016 miles

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

exhausts system in general is coroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,490 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,424 miles

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,485 miles

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,306 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn.

Nearside Rear 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 discs lipped and worn.

This is not a test item , Air-con inop.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,531 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 25,427 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,427 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,451 miles

Cut in O/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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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BL54 XET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BL54 XET, 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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BL54 XET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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