MOT Status
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92,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both seals rear holes also hole inner os (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Both rear outer sills very corroded close to seat belt prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear outer sills very corroded close to seat belt prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Signs of corrosion in both rear outer sills
Both rear outer sills show advanced signs of corrosion but still sound solid when assesed with corrosion assessment tool
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()
Small areas of corrosion in both front chassis legs.
front registration plate deteriorated.
offside front tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall. (not to cord)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front brake pads worn low.
front registration plate deteriorated.
offside front tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall. (not to cord)
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
N/S/F tyre starting to crack in sidewall
N/S/F tyre starting to crack in sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre badly perished
both rear tyres perrished
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres perrished
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
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BG05 VNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 BG05 VNH, 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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BG05 VNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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