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AF54 OTX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,108 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframe and suspension components, inner sills and front chassis rails.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,049 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,775 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,775 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,771 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,047 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,451 miles

chip in screen

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,155 miles

slight drag on n/s front brake

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

small bulge in sidewall of o/s front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,186 miles

corrosion starting on osr sill

slight drag osr brake

small bulge in osf tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,186 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)

corrosion starting on osr sill

slight drag osr brake

small bulge in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2014 55,300 miles

nsr sill corroded but not through

Fail 2 May 2014 55,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nsr sill corroded but not through

Pass 9 May 2013 48,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 48,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,344 miles

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

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

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

body corrosion at rear of nearside sill panel

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,514 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,809 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside rear tyre - nail in tread

rear exhaust system surface corrosion

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,508 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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AF54 OTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 AF54 OTX, 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 AF54 OTX registered?

AF54 OTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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