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72,478 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill And Inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
after market head lamps fitted weak beam image
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
after market head lamps fitted weak beam image
n/s/r brake calliper damp but not leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (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))
Nearside headlight lens in poor condition
Offside headlight lens in poor condition
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right to left (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front tyre worn on outer tread, sidewall deteriorated advise replacement
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated advise replacement
offside front tyre worn on inner tread and aged, advise replacement
previous temporary repair has been carried out to secure front number plate
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
all tyre pressures were low prior to test (rectified)
nearside front tyre worn on outer tread, sidewall deteriorated advise replacement
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated advise replacement
offside front tyre worn on inner tread and aged, advise replacement
previous temporary repair has been carried out to secure front number plate
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre
engine oil added prior to test
panel fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspection of some components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake fluid level low prior to test, no leaks found but advised to check levels regularly
offside front tyre low on pressure prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
brake fluid level low prior to test, no leaks found but advised to check levels regularly
offside front tyre low on pressure prior to test
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear tyre has slow puncture
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ENGINE OIL LEAK NEEDS TO BE CHECKED FURTHER
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ54 ORV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BJ54 ORV, 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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BJ54 ORV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2004.
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