MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
All ball joint boots have age related perishing
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to frame and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to frame and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to all sills, floor pan and front and rear wheel arches
All springs corroded
Corrosion forming to nearside and offside, inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes, floorpan and all suspension components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front rubbers have age related perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All springs corroded
Corrosion forming to nearside and offside, inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes, floorpan and all suspension components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front rubbers have age related perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion forming to inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes, floorpan and all suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion forming to power steering pipes
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel, also hole near front wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion forming to inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes, floorpan and all suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion forming to power steering pipes
Corrosion forming to inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Corrosion forming to power steering pipes
Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes and suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion forming to inner and outer sills, rear wheel arches and lower front wing panels
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beyond service standard (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside of vehicle, including subframes and suspension components.
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of tearing
Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of tearing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre showing signs of tearing
Offside Rear tyre showing signs of tearing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
both front tyres showing signs of tearing
Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BF05 VZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 BF05 VZW, 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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BF05 VZW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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