MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion both outer sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion nearside outer sill
slight corrosion on all four brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion nearside outer sill
slight corrosion on all four brake discs
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake fliud level is low
N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge and the tyre pressure is bit flat
O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake pads getting low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake pads getting low.
Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel a little high.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel a little high.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front pads becoming low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V438 RBP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V438 RBP, 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 V438 RBP registered?
V438 RBP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.
Is V438 RBP safe to buy?
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