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94,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Lower Chip in screen
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to major leak (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Lower Chip in screen
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension components corroded/ deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All suspension components corroded/ deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (underside) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (holes and not fully seamed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (engine bay side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both front wipers deteriorated (std)
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion starting to show underneath
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion starting to show underneath
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general corrosion to all suspension components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to all suspension components
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to all suspension components
corrosion starting in offside rear inner sill rear//surface corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rails
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion starting in offside rear inner sill rear//surface corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rails
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion
Offside wiper blade split
Rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking in tread pattern
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside wiper blade split
Rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking in tread pattern
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
small chips in windscreen
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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system deteriorated in places
front brake discs slightly pitted
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deteriorated in places
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted
all four brake discs heavily corroded
offside rear outer sill starting to corrode
nearside rear tyre worn on edge & cracking in tread
offside rear tyre worn on edge
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BF04 NFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 BF04 NFD, 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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BF04 NFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2004.
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