2005 Mazda MX-5

all suspension arms slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light rusting on front and rear discs where vehicle has been unused for some time - also front brakes binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component appears to have been overfilled (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rusting on both front and rear suspension arms - upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system rusty / corroded in numerous places, including mounts & clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface rust / corrosion from front wishbones, cross member, chassis rails, rear cross member, rear lower wishbones, etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver side lower front wing is heavily corroded.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Driver side lower outer sill corroded / rusty in numerous places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Driver side rear wheel arch corroded .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes are binding excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower rear outer sill rusted through with in 30 cm of prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system rusty / corroded in numerous places, including mounts & clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs look pitted & worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface rust / corrosion from front wishbones, cross member, chassis rails, rear cross member, rear lower wishbones, etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver side lower front wing is heavily corroded.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Driver side lower outer sill corroded / rusty in numerous places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Driver side rear wheel arch corroded .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

original test carried out by A.D Myson

under side corroded

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

under side corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres bald on inner secondary tread

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Front brake pads worn uneven

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn uneven

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)