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73,448 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both outer sills covered in sealant
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Under carriage components corroded
Under carriage corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 16kg (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
all tyres perished
both rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
exhaust system in general is coroded
n/s/f tyre bald on edge
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
both rear subframe bushes deteriated
exhaust system in general is coroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhausts system in general is coroded
exhaust system in general is coroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust system in general is coroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f wheel has slight buckle
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
n/s/f wheel has slight buckle
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Offside handbrake performance low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs lipped and worn.
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs lipped and worn.
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both front tyres wearing on edges
Cut in O/S/R tyre
Nail in O/S/F tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL54 XET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BL54 XET, 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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BL54 XET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2005.
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