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ExpiredMileage
131,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 front wings corroded on lower mounting points
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and underside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot less than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
2 front wings corroded on lower mounting points
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All suspension componants corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill panels
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sill panels
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion forming down both sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight corrosion forming down both sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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HG04 ABV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 HG04 ABV, 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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HG04 ABV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.
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