MOT Status
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body slight corrosion nearside & offside rear arch
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces corroded over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
heavy surface rust on underside of body
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
heavy surface rust on underside of body
low brake reading on n/s
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs are starting to corrode
vehicle floorpan has surface corrosion
damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall cords not showing
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KC05 MFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KC05 MFE, 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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KC05 MFE is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2005.
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