MOT Status
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97,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface rust on suspension
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface rust on suspension
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface rust on suspension
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface rust on suspension
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
black paint on under body & suspension
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface rust on chassis
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads
slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills
slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill
slight surface corrosion to areas of underside / floor
all tyres cracking due to age
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both outer sills rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
OSF and OSR tyre split on the side walls
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise cut in nearside tyre sidewall.Cords not exposed.
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CA04 GTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA04 GTU, 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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What year was CA04 GTU registered?
CA04 GTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.
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