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SF04JLH
2004 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
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- Registration SF04JLH
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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150 Total Defects Recorded
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,134 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- heavily undersealed
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- weld repairs undersealed
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,088 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Fuel filter and pipes slightly corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Underside of vehicle is badly corroded, including brakes, suspension and steering.
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underside of vehicle is badly corroded, including brakes, suspension and steering.
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel filter and pipes slightly corroded
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,946 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,774 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019 11 Jun 202620 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,694 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,470 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre split in sidewall
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,631 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 30kg measured (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 30kg (3.7.B.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,306 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,306 MI
11 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
10 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,420 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,869 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,300 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,295 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,470 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,820 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,545 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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