MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but not holed at the time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all welding repairs must be seam welded no glass filler
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear inner arches excessively corroded , not in prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear inner arches excessively corroded , not in prescribed area
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front+rear (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle+tail section (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+rear brake discs inner and outer faces minor corrosion
n/s outer sill minor corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Small chip to N/S windscreen in zone B.Front number plate housing broken.All power steering pipes corroeded.All brake discs corroeded.Rear brake pads low.O/S/R tyre wrong speed rating.
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YY54 BZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 YY54 BZR, 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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YY54 BZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.
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