MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar d bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre nearing wear markers
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion though out underside of vehicle
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
various corrosion across entire under-body
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM04 RLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 FM04 RLV, 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 RLV registered?
FM04 RLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.
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