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BT05 HXA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,814 mi
Last recorded134,814 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 134,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch sharp edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 108,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Side Light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Broken Link Bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,312 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint both parts corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside differential mounting deteriorated

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside differential mounting deteriorated

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,180 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

start of corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes at rear corroded

start of corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,247 miles

advise rear discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front discs corroded

advise rear discs worn

Pass 13 May 2011 55,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres old

Pass 7 May 2010 47,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 24,855 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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BT05 HXA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BT05 HXA, 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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BT05 HXA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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