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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion forming on inner and outer sills
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion forming on inner and outer sills
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (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 sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (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 sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has slightly reserve travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion forming on front both inner arch`s and inner sill`s
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake lever has slightly reserve travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion forming on front both inner arch`s and inner sill`s
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/f wheel bearing not checked
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
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KA54 LBP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KA54 LBP, 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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KA54 LBP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.
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