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Driver's seat has no adjustment
Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded and holed but not affecting main structure or insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear engine/ gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat has no adjustment
Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded and holed but not affecting main structure or insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear engine/ gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
engine idle speed slightly high
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
drivers wiper blade slightly split
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
drivers wiper blade slightly split
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn close to wear bars
o/s/rear brake slight sticking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
o/s/rear brake slight sticking
car has been modified
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake slightly binding.
after market brake pipe slightly rubbing master cylinder bracket.
gearbox bolt missing, top gearbox bolt also loose.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake slightly binding.
after market brake pipe slightly rubbing master cylinder bracket.
gearbox bolt missing, top gearbox bolt also loose.
Offside rear brake disc corroded slightly on outer face
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Chassis rails bent / damaged.
Electrical wiring badly routed / supported in places but unlikely to be damaged or cause a short circuit.
Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose.
Front exhaust bracket, upper bolt missing.
Nearside front and offside front brake hoses poorly routed and supported.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brakes out of balance.
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge
rear exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G688 TBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 G688 TBD, 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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G688 TBD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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