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Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end off sill inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension corroded
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end off sill inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
General underbody corrosion
Suspension components corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
All tyre are cracking on sidewalls.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
inner surfaces of rear brake discs corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FP05 AKJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FP05 AKJ, 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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FP05 AKJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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