MOT Status
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight under body corrosion to chassis and components
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside reading also very low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight under body corrosion to chassis and components
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under body has corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system heavily corroded in places
Handbrake travel high recommend inspection
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front headlights cloudy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
hand brake travel high
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever travel suggests repair or adjustment recommended
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear upper/lower- lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear upper/lower- lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear wings to sills corroeded
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
both rear wings to sills corroeded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long handbrake travel
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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KG05 FLD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 KG05 FLD, 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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KG05 FLD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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