MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both missing (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake pads worn close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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CA54 ZYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 CA54 ZYU, 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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CA54 ZYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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