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AD04 WAU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,755 mi
Last recorded153,755 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 153,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 126,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar and top suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar and top suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 117,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside mirror covered over in tape

Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,986 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 108,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,512 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 98,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,296 miles

engine cover fitted

front suspension system is corroded

rear suspension system is corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,382 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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AD04 WAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD04 WAU, 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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AD04 WAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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