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BT55 ZRO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 96,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 95,670 miles

corrosion attacking components underside in general

front brakes slightly binding

long term standing evident

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,662 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/body excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/body, double skin excessive corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,002 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 91,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,562 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,758 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 77,758 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,431 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,876 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,769 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,954 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,757 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 ZRO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 ZRO, 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 ZRO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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