MOT Status
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140,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight bind f/o/s caliper
surface corrosion at underside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to underside (body and suspension components)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to underside (body and suspension components)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to underside (mainly rear)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil on minimum level
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
f/n/s tyre under inflated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre on legal minimum
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P555 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 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 P555 MXV, 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 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P555 MXV registered?
P555 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.
Is P555 MXV safe to buy?
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