MOT Status
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79,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ** strong advise investigation ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn and pitted , n/s/r has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under vehicle undersealed
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / Q PANAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
UNDERSEALED FRONT AND SEAR
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Undersealed front and rear
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to underside of floorpan, subframes, suspension arms, brake pipes and ferrules
Excessive corrosion (rusted through) to nearside inner wheel arch, offside inner sill, neither within prescribed areas
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (both) (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV05 XKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FV05 XKM, 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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FV05 XKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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