MOT Status
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103,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake pads defective and corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, also part of seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, also part of seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central bolt on brace corroded and broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all front suspension arms, bushes worn.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes for upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes for upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both rear subframe support arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe prescribed areas at both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake backing plates corroded
Parking Brake requirement only just met at 16%
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shock absorber boot split
offside front shock absorber boot split
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wipers starting to smear
o/s/r and both front coil springs corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Front discs worn slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs worn slightly
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs worn slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs worn slightly
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Passenger wiper smearing screen slightly.
Slight corrosion in all 4 brake discs.
Both front tyres worn , unevenly to legal limit.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL06 XGS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 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 SL06 XGS, 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 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SL06 XGS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.
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