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D5 BUL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,537 mi
Last recorded10,537 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 10,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 10,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 10,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 10,215 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 9,909 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,206 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,485 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 8,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 8,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 8,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 7,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,342 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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D5 BUL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D5 BUL, 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 D5 BUL registered?

D5 BUL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is D5 BUL safe to buy?

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