MOT Status
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125,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of chassis rail located within inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner arches corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear sub frames and suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill located in wheel arch and inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill located in wheel arch and inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of chassis rail located within inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner arches corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear sub frames and suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine underside damp with oil
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake application uneven (1.2.1 (d))
engine underside damp with oil
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiper starting to smear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiper starting to smear
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG05 BCO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HG05 BCO, 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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HG05 BCO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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