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BT55 VHV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,014 mi
Last recorded29,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 25,328 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 23,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 23,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,634 miles

front brake discs faces poor

Fail 12 Nov 2010 16,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs faces poor

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,893 miles

front and rear brake discs inner faces starting to pit

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,466 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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BT55 VHV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BT55 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

BT55 VHV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BT55 VHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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