MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front and rear springs corroded.
both front chassis rails corroded
oil leaks
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front and rear springs corroded.
both front chassis rails corroded
oil leaks
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
40kg fluctuation to offside front brake at 200kgs
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
40kg fluctuation to offside front brake at 200kgs
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VEF 263X is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VEF 263X, 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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VEF 263X is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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