MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various surface corrosion under neath vehicle
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier bracket is missing (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various surface corrosion under neath vehicle
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion on back half of chassis, and underseal applied to both rear inner sills
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded 30cm from axle point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded 30cm from axle point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
general body surface rust underneath
undertrays fitted some components unable to check
noise from engine like exhaust blowing but from induction side not exhaust - PCV valve? Purge valve?
rear brakes binding slightly
Headlamp aim too low both lamps low (4.1.2 (a))
noise from engine like exhaust blowing but from induction side not exhaust - PCV valve? Purge valve?
rear brakes binding slightly
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion both inner wheel arches to sills
rear suspension and subframes rusty
sills have plastic covers fitted preventing close inspection
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion both inner wheel arches to sills
rear suspension and subframes rusty
sills have plastic covers fitted preventing close inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sills not checked due to sill covers fitted
handbrake travel a little high
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BT55 KFD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 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 BT55 KFD, 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 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BT55 KFD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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