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BT55 MUU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,289 mi
Last recorded127,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 110,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,738 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

chassis slightly rusty under car

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 31 May 2019 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

chassis slightly rusty under car

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 May 2018 95,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 94,742 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 94,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake application uneven Low 31% (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 89,437 miles

OSR tubeless valve cracked

Rear discs slightly rusty

Rear pads VERY low

Pass 20 May 2015 87,879 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

offside front brake slighty binding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,255 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres heaverly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,225 miles

Both front tyres are cracked around the outer edge of the tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,465 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,932 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BT55 MUU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT55 MUU, 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 BT55 MUU registered?

BT55 MUU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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