MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front noise on front brakes suspect brake pads low
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front noise on front brakes suspect brake pads low
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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YJ54 DLW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YJ54 DLW, 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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YJ54 DLW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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