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BT05 LVU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,928 mi
Last recorded54,928 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken . (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill , sill end and floor area corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal sticking down from pressure plate area fault .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Outer sills both sides have had repairs covered and painted over , suspect filler is covering corrosion .

Unable to fully assess corrosion on underside due to undersealing .

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at rear silencer gasket/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,836 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,977 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,778 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,812 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished on edge of tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 29,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 29,171 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 27,466 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 26,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,400 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 19,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 16,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,671 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 LVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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