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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) END OF RACK BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY OFF/SIDE END OF RACK
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY OFF/SIDE END OF RACK
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective MIDDLE /REAR (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AMD SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective MIDDLE /REAR (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AMD SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELD INSCURE
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all 4 coil springs rusty
surface corrosion on steering / suspension components
surface corrosion on under body / inner and outer sills and sub frames
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Somewhere round cat joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear sub frames corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer and inner sills and chassis members surface corrosion
Surface corrosion all suspension, steering and brake parts
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE AND PIPES AROUND REAR SUB/FRAME (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Surface corrosion and all front and rear suspension and steering components
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON IN/SIDE EDGES
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS POOR
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS POOR
BOTH FRONT TYRES THINNING ON IN/SIDE EDGES
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres thinning on inside edges
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres thinning on inside edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J472 XCF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J472 XCF, 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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J472 XCF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2005.
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