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HG05 BVP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,466 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

previous welding repairs

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,193 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Previous welding repairs

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,599 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,468 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 117,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust has temp repair

Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust has temp repair

Pass 19 May 2018 112,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 112,656 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 110,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,558 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 86,511 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Advanced wear on front brake discs

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

engine light on.

front & rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,257 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 40,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HG05 BVP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG05 BVP, 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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HG05 BVP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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