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AE54 WBM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body (chassis) is heavily painted unable to do full corrosion inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

underside of car corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2022 51,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhasut blow. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange has a leak causing it to fail emmissons. (6.1.2 (a))

underside of car corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,892 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,453 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of vehicle genrally corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface is corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

The rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,266 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,062 miles

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

N/S rear tyre has small bulge in outer wall

O/S front sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,811 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,763 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,314 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn near limits & perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,990 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 19 Mar 2008 27,963 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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AE54 WBM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AE54 WBM, 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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AE54 WBM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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