MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flitch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flitch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to exhaust system flanges and heat shields
cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords
under tray fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ns rear brake disc slightly corroded
ns rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
os front tyre waering slightly on inner edge
rear inner wheel arches at front showing signs of corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ns rear brake disc slightly corroded
ns rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
os front tyre waering slightly on inner edge
rear inner wheel arches at front showing signs of corrosion
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s and o/s outer sills showing deteriation
n/s rear tyre wall bruised
n/s and o/s outer sills showing deteriation
n/s rear tyre wall bruised
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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SL54 SVJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SL54 SVJ, 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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SL54 SVJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.
Is SL54 SVJ safe to buy?
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