MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH PLAY & WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL & TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark FLUID (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front discs slightly corroded
front pads worn low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front discs slightly corroded
front pads worn low
nearside wiper smearing slightly
front discs slightly corroded on inside
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs slightly corroded on inside
nearside wiper smearing slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres close to legal limit
engine oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H696 PRD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H696 PRD, 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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H696 PRD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.
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