MOT Status
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115,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS, REAR SECTIONS AND ARCH INNERS AND OUTTERS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency only just met(19%
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres tread getting low
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres tread getting low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advice tracking check
rear tyres osr 2.5mm/nsr 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advice tracking check
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front pads wearing thin
nearside front tyre on 2mm
offside front tyre on 2.5mm
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 worn on edge/recomend tracking
both rear tyres on 2mm 185/60r14v
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BJ05 PGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BJ05 PGZ, 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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BJ05 PGZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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