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Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Lower Plastic sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect corrosion present .
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring tail not seated to stop as it should be .
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and lower wheel arch areas heavily corroded , wheel arch starting to separate on outer from corrosion . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - note wipers not checked for clearing due to no washer liquid on screen . (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect No damping , shock absorber appears empty of oil . (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Lower Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir area . (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheelarch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Does not clear a patch of windscreen . (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting sufficiently . (7.1.2 (e))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir area . (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheelarch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low on inner edges (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front slight binding on brake
Offside Front Nail in tyre also perished between treads
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low on inner edges (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front slight binding on brake
Offside Front Nail in tyre also perished between treads
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened completely scored on inner from metal brake pad backing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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WU55 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 WU55 BPY, 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 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WU55 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2007.
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