MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside outer sills weak at rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside outer sills weak at rear
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Outer side wall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded on top layer.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Outer side wall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded on top layer.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
nearside wiper blade starting to split
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
nearside wiper blade starting to split
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)
both rear sills becoming corroded
centre exhaust becoming deteriorated
nearside rear brake pads becoming worn
offside rear tyre becoming cracked & worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate loose
front tyres wearing on outer edges
rear brake pads slightly low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate loose
front tyres wearing on outer edges
rear brake pads slightly low
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
crack in centre section of exhaust
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
front registration plate loose
crack in centre section of exhaust
front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
front registration plate loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads starting to get low 4-6000 miles
oil on minimum
front brake pads starting to get low 4-6000 miles
oil on minimum
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AO05 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AO05 TCJ, 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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AO05 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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