MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS
HEAVY CORROSION / BLISTERING OF NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH
HEAVY RUSTING OF ALL FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
HIGH HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface corrosion on under body panels and suspension
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point , holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
heavy under body and sill corrosion / brake pipes aslo corroded
o/s/f brake discs pitted
rear brake discs in poor condtion
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres close to the legal limit
both rear tyres close to the legal limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres close to the legal limit
both rear tyres close to the legal limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre closed to the legal limit
osf tyre closed to the legal limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH05 EMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FH05 EMX, 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 FH05 EMX registered?
FH05 EMX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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