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73,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brakes and n/side front have slight binding, requiring repair or service.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended
general corrosion.
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended
general corrosion.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorating.
general corrosion, attention recommended.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorating.
general corrosion, attention recommended.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
The braking system would benefit from service or repair.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge
Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded
Nearside and offside front tyres cracking but no cords exposed
nearside rear tyre has a large screw and a nail in the tread
offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
both front tyres heavily perished and in my opinion require replacement asap
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack but cords not exposed
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack but cords not exposed
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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BT05 LVG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BT05 LVG, 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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BT05 LVG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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