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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shockers are fouling top wishbones
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside outer sills corroded and weak
Offside Front Chasis is blistered and weak
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shocker top mount incorrectly assembled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front chassis is blistered and weak
Offside Rear shocker top mount incorrectly assembled
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
front shockers are fouling top wishbones
near side and off side outer sills corroded and weak
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
off side /near side front/off side /near side rear tyres tread slight crackes
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GJ05 KSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 GJ05 KSV, 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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GJ05 KSV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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