MOT Status
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77,097 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
all rear suspension components slightly corroded
both rear sill ends slightly corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
both sill ends heavily corroded
front subframe and arms slightly corroded
rear subframe and arms slightly corroded
rear underside slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rails corroded but not excessive
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion
Central Rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode
Offside Front brake slightly binding due to lack of use
nearside rear and offside rear outer sills starting to corrod
power steering pipes slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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CA04 YLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 YLU, 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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CA04 YLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.
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