MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
General underbody corrosion
Exhaust heat shields deteriorated and loose
Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Various slight corrosion to vehicle underside
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed wiring on nearside front inner wing (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing slider bolt head broken off (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan & sills (5.2.6)
difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs
exhaust heavily corroded & weak in parts
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sills (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r brake discs corroded.
underbody shield insecure.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyre treads are on or very close to tread limmits .
Nearside rear outersill has some corrosion.
Other metal brake pipes have some localised corrosion on them .
Power steering pipes from steering rack corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.
offside rear brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades torn at ends.
Both front tyre tread areas starting to crack .
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brakes binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN54 MWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 SN54 MWP, 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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SN54 MWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.
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