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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front bumper slightly loose
under side of vehicle slight corrosion
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front bumper missing but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under side of vehicle slight corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate missing its in windscreen (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (1.6 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front abs wires loose
Front bumper missing but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under side of vehicle slight corrosion
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust very low to ground
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sub frame bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sub frame bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear to centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust very low to ground
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion underneath
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion underneath
Various underbody corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Various underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Lower sill rusty
sill rusty
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs scored on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF54 LUJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 HF54 LUJ, 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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HF54 LUJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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