MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to airbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill holed
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054516 87w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in wheelarch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under airbox (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054516 87w and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill holed
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2054516 87w deep cut inner edge. no cords found (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, steering and suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion in wheel arch and lower sill areas on the rear of the vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode under bonnet
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside sill starting to corrode no visible holes
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside sill damaged and corroded small hole in rear of sill but just outside of prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all suspension parts heavily corroded but no visible holes
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush perishing
Offside Front tyre low on pressure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding [poss h/b cable adj] (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement poss h/b cable adjustment (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by seat belt mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.2.6)
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust section heavily corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle is showing signs of rust/corrosion on underside.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust section heavily corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle is showing signs of rust/corrosion on underside.
exhaust corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs have surface corrosion
small chip/repair in n/s of windscreen
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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HG04 NDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 NDU, 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 NDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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