MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits on both inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Really bad causing excessive fluctuation on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Wipers NOT tested (No washers)
N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting on both sidewalls (Cords visible through splits)
Central 'brake' light not working
Exhaust centre to rear silencer joining flange corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav + Stickers (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre is ageing and worn on inner edge and has some deep cuts
Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Center stop lamp inop
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Center stop lamp inop
Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail
nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KB54 XLZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KB54 XLZ, 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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KB54 XLZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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