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BT05 LVG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 64,550 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,031 miles

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

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

Rear brakes and n/side front have slight binding, requiring repair or service.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

general corrosion.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 30,663 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

general corrosion.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion, attention recommended.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 30,269 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion, attention recommended.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,023 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 30,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,468 miles

The braking system would benefit from service or repair.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,858 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,501 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,487 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,946 miles

nearside rear tyre has a large screw and a nail in the tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

both front tyres heavily perished and in my opinion require replacement asap

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack but cords not exposed

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack but cords not exposed

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,262 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 LVG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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