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DE05 BNJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,376 mi
Last recorded45,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 39,735 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind from both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,428 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,097 miles

N/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 9,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,766 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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DE05 BNJ 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 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 DE05 BNJ, 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 DE05 BNJ registered?

DE05 BNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 BNJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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