MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system corroded
Front Metal under tray heavily corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
Various suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded
Front Metal under tray heavily corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
Various suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of both inner sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of o/s outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes and dust covers perished
chassis sections corroded
exhaust corroded
floor panels corroded
suspension components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
floor panels coroded
front inner wings corroded
headlamp lenses discoloured
inner sill panels corroded
rear inner wheel archs corroded
suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
floor panels corroding
front chassis sections corroding
headlamp lenses discoloured
inner sill panels corroding
rear inner wheel archs corroding
chassis sections corroding
inner sill panels corroding
rear inner wheel arch panels corroding
suspension components corroding
chassis section corroding
rear inner wheel arch panels corroding
underside of vehicle corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre perished
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front tyre perished and cracked
Rear inner sills corroded
Both inner sills corroded slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Chassis system corroded front and rear
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroding,rear brakes binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroding,rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FN55 YWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FN55 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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