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84,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Will not tick over/ emits excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls starting to split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls starting to split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and thin. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and rear suspension components corroding.
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded by seat belt anchor points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded by seat belt anchor points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and thin. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and rear suspension components corroding.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both inner and outer sills lightly corroding.
both rear inner wheel arches corroding.
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both inner and outer sills lightly corroding.
both rear inner wheel arches corroding.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
both front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.
both inner and outer sills corroding.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
both front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.
both inner and outer sills corroding.
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge . lost tread pattern
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in sidewall o/s/r
Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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FM04 WXX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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