MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front back plates rusting away.
front suspension lower arms rusty.
rear exhaust heat sheald insecure & rusty.
rear suspension arms & sub frame rusty.
under side of vehicle extensively welded.
under tray fitted.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front back plates rusting away.
front suspension lower arms rusty.
rear exhaust heat sheald insecure & rusty.
rear suspension arms & sub frame rusty.
under side of vehicle extensively welded.
under tray fitted.
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
both front suspension legs rusty && flaking.
n/s/front back plate rusting away.
n/s/rear boot floor almost rusting through.
suspension & sub frame front & rear rusty.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at rear to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension legs rusty && flaking.
n/s/front back plate rusting away.
n/s/rear boot floor almost rusting through.
suspension & sub frame front & rear rusty.
under side rusty also suspension parts rusty.
under trays.
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
under side rusty also suspension parts rusty.
under trays.
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
general surface corrosion to underside
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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SL04 YBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SL04 YBK, 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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SL04 YBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.
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