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Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
general corrosion to underside
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sill lips hae age related corrosion
Various suspension components have age related corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill,chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion.
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
underbody has age related corrosion all over
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
underbody has age related corrosion all over
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear cracking and on 2 mm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear cracking and on 2 mm
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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SUE 73R is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 SUE 73R, 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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SUE 73R is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.
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