MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting rotted of the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front chassis corroded
Exhaust front pipe heat shields corroded and insecure.
O2 sensor wiring insecure.
Slightly long hand brake lever travel.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg top side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor within 30cm of seat mount, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust front pipe heat shields corroded and insecure.
O2 sensor wiring insecure.
Slightly long hand brake lever travel.
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside wiper blade torn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake disc inner surface corroded /worn
n/ s/ f tyre perished
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake disc inner surface corroded /worn
n/ s/ f tyre perished
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISY ON ROTATION
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R ANTIROLL BAR BUSH
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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AJ05 PYB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 AJ05 PYB, 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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AJ05 PYB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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