MOT Status
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112,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
under side of car undersealed
full under body covered with underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/ Rear brake disc slightly pitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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KH05 OVB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KH05 OVB, 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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KH05 OVB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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