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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
plastic covers fitted to both outer sills limiting access to fully check
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a groove scrubbed into inner sidewall
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has excessive play between the ram and casing (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level below minimum
Nearside Front Tyre has a groove scrubbed into inner sidewall
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has excessive play between the ram and casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
subframe/ suspension corrosion
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
subframe/ suspension corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear inner sills coated in underseal
front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner wing/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ sill/ inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
both front tyres worn uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn uneven
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
high level brake light inop
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area
several area of corrosion on underside and suspension components
slight bind on nearside front wheel
some fluctuation on rear brakes when applied
corrosion on underside and suspension components
nearside front wheel slight bind
some corrosion on both rear brake discs
some fluctuation on both rear brakes
rear brake discs corroded
rear nearside wheel tight to turn
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded and have lumps on outer face
offside front tyre perished and splitting on sidewall
rear brake discs corroded
rear nearside wheel tight to turn
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre stop lamp not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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B1 UTB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.
Across all 2015 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,002 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 B1 UTB, 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 11 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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B1 UTB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2015.
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