MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components starting to get quite corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear suspension components starting to get quite corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside rear getting quite rusty
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside rear getting quite rusty
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arms both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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C9 MXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 C9 MXV, 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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C9 MXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.
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