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CB04 BJB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 BJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,513 miles

Front some perishing to front tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,702 miles

Offside Front tyre treadsome perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre treadsome perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 72,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,391 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,435 miles

offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,509 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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CB04 BJB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CB04 BJB, 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 CB04 BJB registered?

CB04 BJB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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