MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Surface corrosion on most underside components
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Surface corrosion on most underside components
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
wipers smearing slightly
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
wipers smearing slightly
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake slightly soft on first application
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (broken) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside rear inner outer cill corroded and holed
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advise note as per test 500005396004
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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K543 YOD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 K543 YOD, 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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K543 YOD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2005.
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