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BT05 LVM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,211 mi
Last recorded167,211 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 167,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped to floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner & outer sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 167,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper front section of inner arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and has small hole forming, outer sill also corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped to floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 149,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust has fair corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 149,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust has fair corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,654 miles

Rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box around pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,199 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 29,614 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 May 2010 23,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,059 miles

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

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

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

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 LVM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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