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T30 FFX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 FFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt not done up to locking device on nut

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 110,173 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt not done up to locking device on nut

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 958,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,361 miles

Nearside Rear poor repair to outer sill

Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear poor repair to outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill holed with corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 70,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill holed with corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,502 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 22,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,327 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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T30 FFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T30 FFX, 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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T30 FFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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