MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front seat not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged outside of zone "A" within swept area of wipers but not within drivers view of road.
Damage to windscreen outside of zone "A" & drivers view of the road but within swept area.
Extensive surface corrosion evident throughout entire under side of vehicle including subframes.
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced significant surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately contacting sump guard / metal undertray. (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to centre of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion evident throughout underside of vehicle including suspension components, prescribed areas and exhaust system.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to centre of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion evident throughout underside of vehicle including suspension components, prescribed areas and exhaust system.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear disc corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear disc corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FN55 YVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 FN55 YVX, 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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FN55 YVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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