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BN05 YEU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,720 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,765 miles

Offside Rear Sill

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,740 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,192 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 47,190 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 44,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,466 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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BN05 YEU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BN05 YEU, 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 BN05 YEU registered?

BN05 YEU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YEU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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