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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door seal to rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door seal to rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underbody has surface corrosion
front under tray fitted
suspension components corroded front and rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Underbody has surface corrosion
front under tray fitted
suspension components corroded front and rear
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner wheel arch chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner wheel arch chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant level low
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Oil level low
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - strong advise (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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HV54 BYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 HV54 BYW, 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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HV54 BYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2004.
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