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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
surface corrosion and underseal on suspension components
Anti-lock braking system obviously removed abs pump still fitted (1.6 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both track rod end boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Nearside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Offside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Offside Rear Drop link rubbers perishing, not to excess.
Rear Both o/s-n/s rear upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated, not to excess.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Both track rod end boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Nearside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Offside Front Both top and bottom ball joint boots deteriorated, not to excess.
Offside Rear Drop link rubbers perishing, not to excess.
Rear Both o/s-n/s rear upper and lower arm bushes deteriorated, not to excess.
most underbody components suspension subframes e.t.c have light corrosion
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
most underbody components suspension subframes e.t.c have light corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cove under the engine area restricting the view of testable items
nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded
offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded
offside and nearside track rod end ball joint boots are split
slight play at nearside front wheel bearing
slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H253 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H253 PVW, 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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H253 PVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.
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