MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut mount on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY Scored and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Some Corrosion to Rear O/S Sill
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY Scored and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Reads Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Some Corrosion to Rear O/S Sill
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs excessively corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front chassis corroded
offside rear sill corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front chassis corroded
offside rear sill corroded
rear brake discs corroded
exhaust system weak
suspension components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front antiroll bar corroded
front tyres starting to weear on inner edges
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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WJ54 YJO 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 66.7%.
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 WJ54 YJO, 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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WJ54 YJO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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