MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
CAR HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front headlamps hazy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front headlamps hazy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front brake disc discoloured and shows signs of over heating
Both rear inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both rear inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front seat belts slow retracting
exaust heat sheild breaking up center
very slight play osr roll bar link
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front seat belts slow retracting
exaust heat sheild breaking up center
front padt worn low osf outer
very slight play osr roll bar link
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FV55 LGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV55 LGZ, 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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What year was FV55 LGZ registered?
FV55 LGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2005.
Is FV55 LGZ safe to buy?
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