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61,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
welding repairs to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test appear to be ok
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nears front and roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front head light milky
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension components showing corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
condensation inside n/s headlamp
n/s headlamp inner mounting broken
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads cracking / perishing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads cracking / perishing
Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread.
Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front tyres perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake has slight binding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all four tyres cracking between treads
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GJ05 XEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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