MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
emissions CO readings slow/lazy
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
emissions readings slow/lazy
front brakes slightly binding
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
CO readings just within limits
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded running to the rear's along fuel pipe/lines (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V142 OBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V142 OBA, 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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What year was V142 OBA registered?
V142 OBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2004.
Is V142 OBA safe to buy?
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