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BU54 RXD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 RXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underneath of car

Pass 30 May 2024 81,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 195/50R15 82W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,083 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 68,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,935 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,351 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,734 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 46,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 May 2012 46,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 16 May 2011 41,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,048 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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BU54 RXD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BU54 RXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 RXD registered?

BU54 RXD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is BU54 RXD safe to buy?

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