MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside suspension component very rusty and corrodid
Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system middle body (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underside suspension component very rusty and corrodid
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to full exhaust system
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels
Corrosion in rear and front exhaust flanges
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels
Corrosion in rear and front exhaust flanges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to rear exhaust section
slight corrosion in exhaust system
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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WJ04 EPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 WJ04 EPX, 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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WJ04 EPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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