MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front outer sidewall damaged
Rear suspension arms upper show corrosion
floor to sills show corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front drop links top and bottom rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear floor/boot area has been partly repaired with fibreglass and unable to determine quality of repair under underseal
chassis/floor has been welded previously in places
front & rear subframes and all suspension components very corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from offside rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by antiroll bar mounting and suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front drop links top and bottom rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear floor/boot area has been partly repaired with fibreglass and unable to determine quality of repair under underseal
chassis/floor has been welded previously in places
front & rear subframes and all suspension components very corroded
corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear inner wheel arches, both chassis rails, both inner and outer sills
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing through wheel arch by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear inner wheel arches, both chassis rails, both inner and outer sills
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
brake corroded
both inner sills corroded
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
both inner sills corroded
brake corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all flexy hose ferrules corroded
all metal brake pipes corroded
front and rear lower arms corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all flexy hose ferrules corroded
all metal brake pipes corroded
front and rear lower arms corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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CW04 EDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 CW04 EDJ, 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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CW04 EDJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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