MOT Status
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90,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Heavy use of under seal under vehicle
Heavy use of under seal under vehicle.
Heavy use of under seal under vehicle. Could not fully inspect
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside lots of surface rust
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis. inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside lots of surface rust
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along centre of car to osr (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along centre of car to osr (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake backing plate corroded
Offside front brake backing plate corroded
Surface corrosion to al braking and suspension components
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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FM04 RJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 FM04 RJY, 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 FM04 RJY registered?
FM04 RJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2004.
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