MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis and components covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Chassis and components covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Underside of Vehicle Has Minor Age Related Corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch behind head lamp within 30cm of a perscribed area (anti roll bar mountain) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering anti roll bar mountain on the side of the chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded
under side corroded
underside of vehicle has minor age related corrosion
advise under vehicle corrosion on suspension sub frame and brake components
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
advise under vehicle corrosion on suspension sub frame and brake components
Brake discs corroded
Exhaust corroded
Front and rear subframes corroded
Front and rear suspension components
Underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear suspension components
Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
Rear tyres sidewalls damaged
advise o/s rear tyre wall damage
advise under vehicle componentscorrosion
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Offside rear inner sidewall damaged slightly
Rear brakes binding slightly
Oil leak
general light underbody corrosion to body and suspension
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY05 VYO 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 77.3%.
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 FY05 VYO, 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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FY05 VYO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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