MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Al flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroding
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Front bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Al flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroding
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
in testers opinion offside rear foglamp not as bright as normal
offside washer jet partially blocked
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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K557 HEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 K557 HEG, 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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K557 HEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.
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