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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration
front upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration
front upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
sidewall damage n/s front tyre
slight pitting inner face front discs
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre sidewall damage
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FL54 VHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 FL54 VHC, 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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What year was FL54 VHC registered?
FL54 VHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.
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