MOT Status
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81,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Undercarriage covered in underseal
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Undercarriage covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
undercarriage covered in underseal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General surface corrosion to undercarriage and suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear sill corroded outwith prescribed area
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear sill corroded outwith prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all front and rear suspension arms corroded
wipers dont work on high speed setting
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all front and rear suspension arms corroded
wipers dont work on high speed setting
offside front brake slight bind
slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dent in n/s/f wing
front number plate cracked
front pads very low
inner face of both front discs lipped
o/s/f locking wheel nut not fitted
rear pads low
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
dent in n/s/f wing
front number plate cracked
front pads very low
inner face of both front discs lipped
o/s/f locking wheel nut not fitted
rear pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YU53 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YU53 UNH, 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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YU53 UNH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.
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