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104,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to the front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear lower and outer sills and both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear lower and outer sills and both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Accident damage to the OSF door
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS lower sill and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Accident damage to the OSF door
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on outer shoulders
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on outer shoulders
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r cv boot split
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WP55 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WP55 RSX, 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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WP55 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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