MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BRAKE PIPES RUSTING.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
FLOOR PANS RUSTING.
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.
FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT.
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.
O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.
all front /rear brake discs have corrosion & pitting
both rear tyres nearing legal limit
exhaust rear mounting corroded
front & rear brake pads wearing thin
offside wiper blade starting to tear
slight corrosion to power steering pipes
surface corrosion to all wish bones & subframes
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FP04 VSJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FP04 VSJ, 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 FP04 VSJ registered?
FP04 VSJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2004.
Is FP04 VSJ safe to buy?
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