MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front seats have been replaced
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
seatbelts have been replaced
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
seat belts have been replaced
seats have been replaced
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake imbalance is high at 29%
Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Nearside Front tyre has some damage to the inner and outer sidewalls
Nearside Front tyre starting too split on the inner and outer sidewalls
Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Offside Front tyre has a slight bulge starting to form on the outer sidewall
Offside Front tyre starting too split on the inner and outer sidewalls
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Nearside Front tyre has some damage to the inner and outer sidewalls, but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cord
Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Offside Rear brake binding slightly in use
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre has some damage on outer sidewall
Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder and cracking/splitting within the tread
nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F brake is binding slightly.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F brake is binding slightly.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake binding slightly
nearside front tyre cracking/perishing
nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing
offside front tyre cracking/perishing
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake binding slightly
nearside front tyre cracking/perishing
nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing
offside front tyre cracking/perishing
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TS55 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 TS55 MXS, 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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TS55 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.
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