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BT05 LUW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 51,978 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All suspension parts rusty front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,549 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 8 wishbones, upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,326 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 51,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 36,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,691 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 22,253 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 LUW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT05 LUW, 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 BT05 LUW registered?

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

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