MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,420 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general under body corrosion
Corrosion to floor and suspension components
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to floor and suspension components
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advanced corrosion and blisters non both sides inner and outer sills and wheel arches
Advanced corrosion on front chassis box sections visible in wheel arches and from under bonnet
Areas of advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
Front and rear suspension arms and subframes have advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Brake stiff to turn when jacked up
Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Plastic underengine covers limiting inspection
Surface corrosion on various brake pipes
advanced corrosion on all suspension componants
rear exhaust join and strengthening plate deteriorated and corroded
suspension rubber bushes deteriorated and perished
Advanced corrosion and blisters non both sides inner and outer sills and wheel arches
Advanced corrosion on front chassis box sections visible in wheel arches and from under bonnet
Areas of advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
Front and rear suspension arms and subframes have advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Brake stiff to turn when jacked up
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Plastic underengine covers limiting inspection
Surface corrosion on various brake pipes
advanced corrosion on all suspension componants
rear exhaust join and strengthening plate deteriorated and corroded
suspension rubber bushes deteriorated and perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all suspension components corroded
areas of advanced corrosion on underside
exhaust deteriorated and front pipe clamp not fully secured
front and rear inner suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside front discs corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SO04 VXB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SO04 VXB, 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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SO04 VXB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2004.
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