MOT Status
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103,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre on limit
both front lower wishbone corroding
rear exhaust corroding
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sat-nav holder fitted to o/s of windscreen
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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BD05 SZC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BD05 SZC, 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 BD05 SZC registered?
BD05 SZC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is BD05 SZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD05 SZC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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