MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
underside corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened and /o/s/r floors (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top sshocker mounting under bonit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
NSF U/BONNET CORRODED OS 30..205/45/16 X 4,,2 X R/O/SILLS REPAIRED
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VHSC=17yr old.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER FLITCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
NSF U/BONNET CORRODED OS 30..205/45/16 X 4,,2 X R/O/SILLS REPAIRED
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VHSC=17yr old.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion and underseal throughou
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface corrosion starting
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise oil level low
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WU04 EWV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 WU04 EWV, 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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WU04 EWV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.
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