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Various parts corroded, ok at time of test with catvtool but a hammer could make holes
Rear Both rear inside wheel arches are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool
Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Both rear inside wheel arches are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool
Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever comes up high
Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion in various places but ok with test tool at time of test
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills inner on both sides and out as well off side (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in various places but ok with test tool at time of test
Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low
both front chassie riggers are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool
heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low
both front chassie riggers are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool
heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
Rear brake pads are starting to get low
heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
tyres perished
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
tyres perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP04 EFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 AP04 EFZ, 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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AP04 EFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.
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