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BT05 YZP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,494 miles

o.s outer sill excessively corroded at rear but not mot testable as not with 30cm of prescribed area

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded including front chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill becoming corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sill becoming corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs becoming corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 43,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill becoming corroded

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill becoming corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs becoming corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,485 miles

both rear inner sills becoming corroded

n.s outer sill at rear corroded

o.s outer sill at rear becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,398 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill badly corroded, double skin

Offside Rear sill corroded

both front chassis legs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,964 miles

both rear outer sills becoming corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake pads low

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,248 miles

both front tyres have heavy edge wear close to cords

exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,216 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres have inner edge wear

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,564 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,564 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,861 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 YZP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YZP, 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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What year was BT05 YZP registered?

BT05 YZP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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