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Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All round (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All round (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 195.50.R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All round (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All round (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty)
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge All Round Requires To Replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge All Round Requires To Replace (Size 195.50.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge All Round Requires To Replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All round lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All round lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All round lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering system corroded & rusty
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Attention Please (All round suspension system (corroded & rusty))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system (corroded & rusty)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)
Front Both side brake system (corroded & rusty)
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system (corroded & rusty)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (Size 195.50.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake system (corroded & rusty)
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has travel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
All round suspension system (corroded & rusty)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Both side brake system (corroded & rusty)
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system (corroded & rusty)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (Size 195.50.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake system (corroded & rusty)
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has travel
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer lower body sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Outer lower body sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear exhaust corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)
front and rear suspension components corroded
rear exhaust corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake slight bind
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs are pitted
Engine oil level low.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine oil level low.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BK05 YFM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 BK05 YFM, 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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BK05 YFM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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