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BT55 VHX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,955 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,915 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area, chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,116 miles

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

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Rear brake backplates corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,212 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,960 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 49,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 47,606 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,313 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,919 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 34,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 32,351 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 29,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,358 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,552 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 VHX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHX, 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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BT55 VHX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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