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BU05 YTF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,024 mi
Last recorded28,024 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 27,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,545 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,362 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 26,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,273 miles

advisae front inner brake discs pitted

advise rear inner brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 24 May 2011 26,273 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advisae front inner brake discs pitted

advise rear inner brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 21 May 2010 23,864 miles

front brake discs poor

Pass 27 May 2009 22,641 miles

front brake discs poor

Pass 29 May 2008 20,855 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 YTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU05 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

BU05 YTF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BU05 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 YTF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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