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ACZ 7816

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 7816
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 98,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 95,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 May 2019 85,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 85,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 78,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2018 78,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 70,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 70,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle under body(floors and chassis etc)generally heavily corroded,would benefit attention

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear floor pans poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,568 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills ,front chassis legs and floor starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,056 miles

rear discs in poor condtion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,623 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,510 miles

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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ACZ 7816 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACZ 7816, 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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What year was ACZ 7816 registered?

ACZ 7816 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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