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KA54 BJU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,406 mi
Last recorded73,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 69,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,383 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,492 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,063 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,398 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,636 miles

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)

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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KA54 BJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KA54 BJU, 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 KA54 BJU registered?

KA54 BJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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