MOT Status
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s lower dust covers poor condition. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill panel & inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r sill panel & inner arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear wishbones corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall / split within tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake reserve travel poor
Front front brakes imbalance
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill & arch area corroded / poor condition. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear lower wishbones poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sill panels corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
nearside and offside lower outer sills surface corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear discs corroded & poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill panel & arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill panel & arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between treads
Rear brake discs corrosion poor condition
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between treads
Rear brake discs corrosion poor condition
Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads
Rear brake discs corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads
Rear brake discs corrosion
Both rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake discs corroding
Nearside front tyre tread cracking
offside rear brake disc corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre tread cracking
offside rear brake disc corroding
both rear brake discs badly corroded on surface
front brake disc's corroded up inner side.
rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.
rear brake pad linning approx 75% worn low.
rear exhaust section slightly noisey inside.
Both wear disc slightly corroded
Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively. but does not effect the drivers view
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads wearing low/thin
slight bind to both rear wheels/brakes
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs corroded at edge of braking surface
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA05 LPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 CA05 LPO, 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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CA05 LPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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