MOT Status
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54,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
front sub-frame corroded + front wishbones corroded
rear sub-frame corroded + rear wishbones corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front sub-frame corroded + front wishbones corroded
rear sub-frame corroded + rear wishbones corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear fog light unit broken
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VF53 GCZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 VF53 GCZ, 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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VF53 GCZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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