MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG BADLY CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
noise from engine
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and back box join (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
noise from engine
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM05 MZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 FM05 MZO, 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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FM05 MZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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