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BT05 LVK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 38,345 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Figures are smaller than prescribed, and the is space for a full size number plate. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rear end cap within wheelarch is perforated. Appears to extend behind plastic arch liner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rear end cap within wheelarch is perforated. Appears to extend behind plastic arch liner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 30,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 24,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,709 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,293 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 LVK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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