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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
sun visors missing
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable has a slight bend (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
sun visors missing
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable has a slight bend (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
sun visors missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, outer and under sills and under wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, outer and under sills and under wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear slight moisture noted on nearside rear brake caliper
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear inner and outer sills
Nearside Front slight bind noted
both rear inner sills rusty
both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
rear exhaust box deteriorating and noisey
Nearside Front slight bind noted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear inner sills rusty
both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
rear exhaust box deteriorating and noisey
Exhaust noisy rear box deteriorating (7.1.4)
early corrosion to brake discs noted
surface corrosion to rear inner sills
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside under sills (2.4.A.3)
engine tray fitted obscuring some componets
rear exhaust deteriorating
wear forming on all front & rear brake pads & disc
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear upper & lower (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside under sills (2.4.A.3)
engine tray fitted obscuring some componets
rear exhaust deteriorating
wear forming on all front & rear brake pads & disc
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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HY55 WMU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 HY55 WMU, 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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HY55 WMU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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