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BRU 953A

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 953A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,568 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 52,674 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,736 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,617 miles

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

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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BRU 953A is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BRU 953A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 953A registered?

BRU 953A is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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