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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake hose fouling on tyre and suspension arm (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake hose fouling on tyre and suspension arm (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Underside covered in undersealed
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Underside covered in undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner sills corroded
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner sills corroded
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components corroded/painted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FH04 EGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FH04 EGK, 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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FH04 EGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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