MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front o2 sensor loose and rattling (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front (inner & outer) sills corroded
Nearside rear (inner) wheel arch corroded
Nearside rear (outer) wheel arch- quarter heavily corroded
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front (inner) sill corroded with holes
Offside front (outer) sill corroded
Offside rear (outer) wheel arch- quarter heavily corroded
Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak engine area
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brakes corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded, repairs and patches on sills also heavily under-sealed on inner wheel arch
Offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty
Offside and nearside rear wheel arches paint bubbling and heavily corroded
Offside front inner sills/floor corroded with holes
Offside rear vibration bar bolt snapped and missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak engine area
Under trays fitted
Vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bush's perished - no movement (5.3.2 (c))
Front both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake disc's corroded
Under trays fitted
inner and outer sills corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear inner wheel arches to bottom sill badly corroded
Rear tyres getting low
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AO04 UWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 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 AO04 UWD, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO04 UWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2004.
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