MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
under body generally corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside of vechile is corroded and undersealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sills corroded rears
tyres perrishing
205/45/ZR16/87W. OF 6 OR 3 NR 5 NF 6mm.
Rear 50% worn
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
205/45/ZR16/87W. OF 6 OR 3 NR 5 NF 6mm.
Front 80% worn
Offside Wiper split
Rear 50% worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake master cylinder cap missing, rubber glove has been put in instead
brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
20% inbalance on front foot brake
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake master cylinder cap missing, rubber glove has been put in instead
brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF04 ZPD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EF04 ZPD, 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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EF04 ZPD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.
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