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Nearside Front start of corrosion chassis under arch
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear suspension and subframe components corroded
start of corrosion both undersills/under arches
Nearside Front star of corrosion, chassis
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate slightly deteriorated
start of corrosion both undersills / under arch front
start of corrosion front and rear suspension components
exhaust flange corroded
floor pan and inner sills corroded
front inner chassis legs corroded
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake ,steering and suspension components corroded
both rear inner wheel archs corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mounting corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195 50 15 82v) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion
undertrays obscuring view
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (195 50 15 82v) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion
undertrays obscuring view
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Under side corrosion.
Engine hunting at idle slightly
Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak
Underside and suspension components rusty condition
Undertray fitted
Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition
Oil leak
Underside rusty condition
Undertray fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front x2 18” normal (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust joints and bolts rusty condition
Oil leak
Underside rusty condition
Undertray fitted
Centre and rear exhaust rusty condition
Eml on
Oil leak
Undertray fitted
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded within 30cms of seatbelt mount but not excessive
o/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded within 30cms of seatbelt mount but not excessive
o/s/f chassis corroded but not excessive
oil leak
under tray fitted.
underside rusty condition
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front wipers slightly smeary.
underside rusty.
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front wipers slightly smeary.
underside rusty.
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
signs of offside front brake getting hot
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG04 GVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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