MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Exhaust heat shield is insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear wiper torn
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive brake pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top strut mount not seated correctly (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axel bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axel bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heatshield loose
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres worn
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a tear but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
o/s door mirror glass damaged slightly
o/s/ wiper blade wearing in middle & split on edges
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BR03 LYL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.
Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 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 BR03 LYL, 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 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BR03 LYL is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2011.
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