MOT Status
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81,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ,stickers in n/s not obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lenses discoloured starting to affect image
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sticker on windscreen n/s front
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sticker on windscreen n/s front
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brakes require attension
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brakes require attension
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear both anti roll bar links noisy
covers fitted under vehicle
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
covers fitted under vehicle
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth hand brake lever not locking into pos (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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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MX54 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 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 MX54 MAB, 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 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MX54 MAB registered?
MX54 MAB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2012.
Is MX54 MAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for MX54 MAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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