MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sill/floor pan joints corroded.
exhaust system corroded.
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Service brake lagging in operation slow. (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 o/o. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sill/floor pan joints corroded.
exhaust system corroded.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner sill area and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
undersides of car surface corrosion
advise nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and some perishing
advise underside corrosion
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES AT 8 PSI
advise nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and some perishing
advise parking permit removed from swept area of screen to pass MOT
advise underside corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
all brake discs rusted and weak
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on both edges
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/F wiper blade split but still clears the screen !!
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FV04 VGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VGZ, 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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FV04 VGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.
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