MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s/r brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 large not deep cuts on inner wall of n/s/f tyre ADVICE REPLACE TYRE ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded at rear joint & (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f inner wing/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor cond. at rear joint
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor cond. at rear joint
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front tyres worn on edges.
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front tyres worn on edges.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill - as marked (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
tyres perishing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL55 KPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FL55 KPO, 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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FL55 KPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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