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BU05 XTT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,588 mi
Last recorded70,588 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

evidence of n/s/f brake over heating ...

front brake pads low ...

general under body corrosion ...

rear exhaust join flanges corroded ...

Pass 31 May 2019 68,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,935 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays

Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,935 miles

Front wiper blades smeary

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Offside Front tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Offside Rear tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,348 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Offside Front tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Offside Rear tyre has splits inner side wall nearly to cords

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,640 miles

Undertrays

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,640 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,444 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,444 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres perished

tyres low in pressure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,481 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 34,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,686 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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BU05 XTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BU05 XTT, 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 BU05 XTT registered?

BU05 XTT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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