MOT Status
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Coolant leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s\r\ o\s\r\ (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s\r\ o\s\r\ (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been repaired using silicon
offside rear suspension arm ball joint nut locking device not in full contact with ball joint thread
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both the upper and lower fixing bolts loose, only wound halfway in (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been repaired using silicon
offside rear suspension arm ball joint nut locking device not in full contact with ball joint thread
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
side walls on front tyres damaged
o/s/r tyre very close to limits
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X70 SLD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 X70 SLD, 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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What year was X70 SLD registered?
X70 SLD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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