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AB51 REB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,755 mi
Last recorded99,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 REB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both inner and outer sills corroded.Floor pan is corroded.Chasssis rails are corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall, not to cords

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,123 miles

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall, not to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,782 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

rear n/s and o/s side sills slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,878 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

rear n/s and o/s side sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,007 miles

Offside front wiper blade rubber split but adequetley clearing scrren.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,523 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR(BORDERLINE PASS)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND REAR DISCS POOR

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,538 miles

front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AB51 REB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB51 REB, 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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AB51 REB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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