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BN55 AYM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 71,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,506 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner seals

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,672 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,423 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,587 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,882 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,857 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 17 Apr 2009 22,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,899 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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BN55 AYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN55 AYM, 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 BN55 AYM registered?

BN55 AYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 AYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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