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BT54 WUJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,447 mi
Last recorded60,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 59,096 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 57,165 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 55,902 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,619 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 52,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 49,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 49,562 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 45,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 45,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,526 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,685 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,359 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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BT54 WUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 WUJ, 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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BT54 WUJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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