MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear sub frame /suspension components slightly corroded
nearside front jacking corroded
offside front jacking point corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear sub frame /suspension components slightly corroded
nearside front jacking corroded
offside front jacking point corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside
under body very rusty
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
the under side of the vehicle is very rusty
Body has slight corrosion under body all (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all front and rear suspension corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
slight cracking to front tyre tread
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all front and rear suspension corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
slight cracking to front tyre tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
All tyres visibly under inflated
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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FV04 UMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FV04 UMU, 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 FV04 UMU registered?
FV04 UMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.
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