MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front number plate sticks out
power steering pipes rusty
rear shocks rusty
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside parking brake little or no effort
front number plate sticks out
power steering pipes rusty
rear shocks rusty
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front chassis rail corroded
under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded
Nearside Rear tyre worn low
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front chassis rail corroded
under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension components rusty
rusty underside
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension components rusty
rusty underside
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
some corrosion to bodysill n/s.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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DF54 FBX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DF54 FBX, 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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What year was DF54 FBX registered?
DF54 FBX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2005.
Is DF54 FBX safe to buy?
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