MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear various suspension components corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear various suspension components corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle Corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
under the vehicle fully covered with under seal
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel high (3.1.6b)
front and rear pads look low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear pads getting low
underside of vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJZ 7828 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HJZ 7828, 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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HJZ 7828 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2004.
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