MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Undersill welding repair area and welding inadequate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear both handbrake efforts low
Rear both wheels binding slightly
outersill repairs heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Corrosion through out
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody heavily undersealed
parking brake only just met the requirements,,needs adjustment.
slight corrosion to inner sills -wheel arch,,both sides
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills corroded.
nsf brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Engine oil level very low 3ltrs of oil added to engine prior to test to enable safe testing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust cracked at pipe/box weld with slight leak of exhaust gasses
centre rear exhaust deteriorated
front registration plate cracked
nearside rear lower outer sill panel corroded
offside rear lower outer sill panel corroded
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust cracked at pipe/box weld with slight leak of exhaust gasses
centre rear exhaust deteriorated
front registration plate cracked
nearside rear lower outer sill panel corroded
offside rear lower outer sill panel corroded
rear brake discs slightly worn
front registration plate cracked
rear brake discs slightly worn
road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
front registration plate cracked
rear brake discs slightly worn
road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CT04 JVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CT04 JVK, 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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CT04 JVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.
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