MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r onto block corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting. (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle has been extensively repaired/welded and heavily undersealed
Brake performance not tested car has no brakes. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner seal and o/s/r inner arch holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached rear support bracket for rear subframe missing 2x bolts. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper nut missing advise not to drive. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r onto block corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting. (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle undersealed.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Missing x2 rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Rust hole but not within prescribed area
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle undersealed
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front discs rusty
oil leak
under body very rusty and all suspension parts rusty
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall
vehicle structure corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wipers starting to smear screen
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FM04 WXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FM04 WXW, 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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FM04 WXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.
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