MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion underbody
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired both fowling lower arms (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
corrosion on rear brake discs
damage to bonnet offside front outer wing and front bumper
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
corrosion on rear brake discs
damage to bonnet offside front outer wing and front bumper
rear fog lamp lens loose
rear no plate spaced wrong
engine lower cover broken
offside front wiper blade split
oil leak on engine cam cover?
both rear coil springs corroded
chip in windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
chip in windscreen
engine lower cover broken
offside front wiper blade split
oil leak on engine cam cover?
rear fog lamp lens loose
rear no plate spaced wrong
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S/F tyre sidewall cut
rear number plate loose
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H23 TOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H23 TOB, 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 H23 TOB registered?
H23 TOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2004.
Is H23 TOB safe to buy?
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