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AE04 KDV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 KDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 88,354 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak on the rear exhaust join (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases were back box joins mid pipe ex corroded (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Advise rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,116 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,133 miles

N/S rear tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,016 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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AE04 KDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE04 KDV, 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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AE04 KDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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