2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · BL51 REV
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 37,529 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL51 REV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 37,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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BL51 REV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (BL51 REV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
BL51 REV Mileage History
- 08/07/202436,453 mi
- 07/07/202536,630 mi+177 mi
- 14/07/202536,634 mi+4 mi
- 03/07/202637,529 mi+895 mi
- 03/07/202637,529 mi
Average of roughly 542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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