MOT Status
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74,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
general underbody and suspension corrosion
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
general underbody and suspension corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & rear badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & rear badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewalls cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
general under body corossion
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis area under seats both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides, anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
general under body corossion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear, & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Block (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre Low Tread
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced & O/S/R, inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing, & N/S/F Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear, & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Block (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre Low Tread
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance
general under body corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
both rear brakes slight bind
general under body corrosion
near side hand brake low effort
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)
headlamps just in aim
nearside front tyre inner sidewall and tread cracked
offside front tyre tread cracked
rear exhaust corroded
rear suspension corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general under body corrosion
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sills corroding
general under body corrosion
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust system corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YF04 VLS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YF04 VLS, 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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YF04 VLS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.
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