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BT05 NSV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,801 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 59,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,375 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,997 miles

both rear outer and inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,876 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,454 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish - no cords showing

Pass 22 May 2013 24,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,765 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 NSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 NSV registered?

BT05 NSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BT05 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 NSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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