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FG05 BDX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,239 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,541 miles

light corrosion on n/s and o/s rear sills

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,372 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,046 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,892 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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FG05 BDX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG05 BDX, 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 FG05 BDX registered?

FG05 BDX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is FG05 BDX safe to buy?

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