MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
sports exhaust fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
bottom of nearside wing damaged and corroded
chassis damaged offside rear
floor pan corroded and holed nearside front
front and rear suspension and floor pan sprayed with undersill
front suspension corroded nearside and offside
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear suspension corroded nearside and offside
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
bottom of nearside wing damaged and corroded
chassis damaged offside rear
floor pan corroded and holed nearside front
front and rear suspension and floor pan sprayed with undersill
front suspension corroded nearside and offside
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear suspension corroded nearside and offside
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front and rear suspension components corroding
Front number plate damaged
Rear inner and outer sills are corroding and getting weak
Rear inner and outer wheel arches are corroding and getting weak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension components corroding
Front number plate damaged
Rear inner and outer sills are corroding and getting weak
Rear inner and outer wheel arches are corroding and getting weak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
minor blow in exhaust system
rear pads low
front No plate damage
rear disc corroding
Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front No plate damage
rear disc corroding
front rear discs corroding on edges
front rear suspension componants corroding
n/s/r inner rim slightly damaged
o/s/r tyer close to legal limit
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
front rear discs corroding on edges
front rear suspension componants corroding
n/s/r inner rim slightly damaged
o/s/r tyer close to legal limit
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front and rear suspension corroding
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP04 YFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 FP04 YFV, 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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FP04 YFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.
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