MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALLROUNDE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDERDOBY AGE RELATED SURFACE CORROSION COVERED WITH UNDERESAL TO ALL BRAKE & SUSPENSON PARTS
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REARSILLS BOTH N/.S O/S (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALLROUNDE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDERDOBY AGE RELATED SURFACE CORROSION COVERED WITH UNDERESAL TO ALL BRAKE & SUSPENSON PARTS
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REARSILLS BOTH N/.S O/S (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
all wheel arches corroded
corrosion built up along the underside of the vehicle and along majority of suspension components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill - Marked in Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (Bottom of Wing) - Marked in Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
reverse lights not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
corrosion throughout vehicle
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
corrosion throughout vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
wipers smearing the screen slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
wipers smearing the screen slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH04 YXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 YXS, 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 YXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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