MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Wiper Blades Split
Corrosion to nearside front chassis under wing and nearside rear closing sill
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight Handbrake Travel
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both wiper blades split
corrosion to nearside front chassis under wing and nearside rear closing sill
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system corroded
Oil leak ()
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed adjacent to antirollbar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all suspension components corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
offside front roadwheel buckled
oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rocker cover gasket leaking oil
Both rear sills corroded
Exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust middle pipe corroded
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear sills corroded
Exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust middle pipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rocker cover gasket leaking oil
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both outer rear sills rusting
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Oil leak
front brakes imbalance 25%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
front brakes imbalance 25%
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
condition brake discs on inside
rear brake pads look low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DY04 ULC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 DY04 ULC, 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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DY04 ULC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2004.
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