MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
radiator deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
radiator deteriorated
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FG04 FWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FG04 FWD, 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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FG04 FWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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