MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' interier mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all brake pipes heavily greased
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes heavily greased
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corosion on subframe and arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corosion on subframe and arms
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside outer sill has slight corosion
washer fluid low
nail in near side front tyre
Front brake pads getting low. †Surface corrosion on front and rear discs. †Front and rear tyres cracking between tread patterns (old age).
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake pads getting low. †Surface corrosion on front and rear discs. †Front and rear tyres cracking between tread patterns (old age).
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV04 FLP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 DV04 FLP, 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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DV04 FLP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.
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