MOT Status
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84,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle underbody has surface corrosion
N/s outer sill weak. Looks like filler possibly present.starting to crack and deskin in places..looks weak.
O/s front floor pan has slight hole suggesting corrosion.
Rusty body underside. Sill backing and floor areas rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight under body corrosion, around rear axle
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on inner shoulder 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts badly pitted and corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on inner shoulder 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight under body corrosion, around rear axle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside & nearside floors to sills corroded
Offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear frame from offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded & nearside outer rear sills (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & nearside front chassis sections by a anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK54 BHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BK54 BHJ, 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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BK54 BHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.
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