MOT Status
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95,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chasis rail covered in black tape/covering (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs covered with protective cover cant inspect the springs
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chasis rail covered in black tape/covering (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both rear coil springs covered with protective cover cant inspect the springs
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both outer sills slightly corroded at rear
exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both center of sills corroded but not holed or weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides no holes but weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Long travel on park brake
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO05 LYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 AO05 LYU, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AO05 LYU registered?
AO05 LYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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