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BT05 HXC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 112,776 miles

Corrosion - rear subframe, exhaust silencer mounting bracket and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2023 112,734 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion - rear subframe, exhaust silencer mounting bracket and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,523 miles

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

Under Body, Suspension Component & Brake Pipe Corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2022 109,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Under Body, Suspension Component & Brake Pipe Corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,514 miles

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

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,410 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at previous repair (both ends at clamps) (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested NOT tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre cracked / perished some splits expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,688 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 97,413 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,938 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,722 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,328 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,924 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,391 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,685 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 50,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,444 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 HXC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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