MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under shields fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's in very poor condition, strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under shields fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion Pitted Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
both rear brake discs badly pitted
nsr outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
both rear brake discs badly pitted
Both front lower suspension arms rusting.
Both rear lower suspension arms rusting.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside rear sill area rusting.
Parts of the exhaust deteriorating.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front lower suspension arms rusting.
Both rear lower suspension arms rusting.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside rear sill area rusting.
Parts of the exhaust deteriorating.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust brackets corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in steering rack inner joints.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust brackets corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in steering rack inner joints.
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads 60% worn
o/s front tyre worn on outer edges
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to floor pan
o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight binding rear brakes
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight binding rear brakes
o/s wiper blade split
slight binding front brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG05 TSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DG05 TSU, 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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DG05 TSU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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