MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Sill area corroded.
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and wheel arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Underside and suspension components corroded.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under body of vehicle corroded
Corrosion on exhaust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (rear) front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner will excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear center (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on exhaust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on exhaust
Corrosion on inner and outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on exhaust
Corrosion on inner and outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear centre (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on both rear outer sill skins
Crack in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Corrosion on front to rear + both rear centre brake pipes
Corrosion on inner and outer sills
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Corrosion on front to rear + both rear centre brake pipes
Corrosion on inner and outer sills
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres worn low on outside edges
Corrosion on nearside rear centre brake pipe
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres worn on outside edges
Corrosion on both inner sills
Corrosion on exhaust
Cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Both front tyres worn on outside edges
Corrosion on both inner sills
Corrosion on exhaust
Cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front wiper blades split
Corrosion on both inner sills
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Both wiper blades slightly split on ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both wiper blades slightly split on ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Very small cut in inner side wall of near side rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FV54 DWK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FV54 DWK, 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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FV54 DWK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2005.
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