WV51XAO - MAZDA MX-5

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Vehicle Overview

Make

MAZDA

Model

MX-5

Colour

Black

Year

2001

First Registered

September 2001

First Used

28 September 2001

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1598 cc

Engine Size

1598 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

196 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

July 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

27/06/2019

Data provided by DVLA

MAZDA guide MAZDA MX-5 guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 25 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,220 mi

Expires: 26 April 2026

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Failed - 17 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,220 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed - 24 April 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,907 mi

Expires: 26 April 2025

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 19 April 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,907 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 20 April 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,153 mi

Expires: 26 April 2024

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front wing corroded
Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Failed - 17 April 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,153 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front wing corroded
Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 27 April 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,342 mi

Expires: 26 April 2023

Advisories: 15

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front wing corroded
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Failed - 22 April 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,321 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 16

Major Defects:

Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front wing corroded
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passed - 14 April 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 89,034 mi

Expires: 24 April 2022

Advisories: 13

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Failed - 09 April 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 89,034 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 27 March 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 87,678 mi

Expires: 24 April 2021

Advisories: 3

Passed - 25 April 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,999 mi

Expires: 24 April 2020

Passed - 05 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 84,427 mi

Expires: 18 July 2019

Advisories: 6

Failed - 02 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 84,425 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory n/s + o/s rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Advisory n/s + o/s front tyres worn on edges
Advisory Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed - 19 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 82,031 mi

Expires: 18 July 2018

Advisories: 1

Failed - 18 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 82,031 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Major Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Major Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory corrosion on suspension components not considered excessive

Failed - 27 June 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,991 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chass (2.4.A.3)
Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Major Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Major Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Major Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Major Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Major Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Major Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 20 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,203 mi

Expires: 28 June 2017

Advisories: 3

Failed - 17 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,181 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passed - 11 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 77,758 mi

Expires: 28 June 2016

Advisories: 3

Failed - 10 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 77,758 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passed - 29 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,793 mi

Expires: 28 June 2015

Failed - 17 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,790 mi

Major: 5

Passed - 30 April 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 59,849 mi

Expires: 29 April 2014

Passed - 12 October 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 57,465 mi

Expires: 20 October 2013

Passed - 17 October 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 53,219 mi

Expires: 20 October 2012

Passed - 21 October 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 48,572 mi

Expires: 20 October 2011

Advisories: 1

Passed - 21 October 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 44,241 mi

Expires: 20 October 2010

Failed - 09 October 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 44,184 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 11 October 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 38,486 mi

Expires: 10 October 2009

Passed - 11 September 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 31,664 mi

Expires: 13 September 2008

Passed - 12 September 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 27,957 mi

Expires: 13 September 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for WV51XAO?

The MOT expires on 26 April 2026.

What is the tax status of WV51XAO?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.

What are the specifications of WV51XAO?

This is a 2001 MAZDA MX-5 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of WV51XAO?

This vehicle produces 196 g/km of CO2 emissions.

WV51XAO - MAZDA MX-5

Vehicle Overview

Technical Details

Environmental Impact

Status & Compliance

MOT History

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Passed - 25 April 2025

Advisory Notices:

Failed - 17 April 2025

Major Defects:

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Passed - 24 April 2024

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Failed - 19 April 2024

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Passed - 20 April 2023

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Failed - 17 April 2023

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Passed - 27 April 2022

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Failed - 22 April 2022

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Passed - 14 April 2021

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Failed - 09 April 2021

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Passed - 27 March 2020

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Passed - 25 April 2019

Passed - 05 July 2018

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Failed - 02 July 2018

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Passed - 19 July 2017

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Failed - 18 July 2017

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Failed - 27 June 2017

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Passed - 20 June 2016

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Failed - 17 June 2016

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Passed - 11 June 2015

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Failed - 10 June 2015

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Passed - 29 June 2014

Failed - 17 June 2014

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Passed - 30 April 2013

Passed - 12 October 2012

Passed - 17 October 2011

Passed - 21 October 2010

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Passed - 21 October 2009

Failed - 09 October 2009

Major Defects:

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Passed - 11 October 2008

Passed - 11 September 2007

Passed - 12 September 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

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