MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has slight corrosion around sills and slight corrosion around chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin across both wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under engine cover fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
under engine cover fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake disks pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear and offside front tyres wearing to various degrees
slight imbalance and variation front brakes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear and offside front tyres wearing to various degrees
slight imbalance and variation front brakes
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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VN54 GMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VN54 GMX, 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 VN54 GMX registered?
VN54 GMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.
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