MOT Status
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105,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "chassis" leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% ns weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "chassis" leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front has a slight bind
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wipers juddering slightly
wipers juddering slightly
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG54 VLH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HG54 VLH, 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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What year was HG54 VLH registered?
HG54 VLH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.
Is HG54 VLH safe to buy?
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