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AJ04 HCL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,478 mi
Last recorded149,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 149,478 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has major/severe cracking in the tread and shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan/inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper has fluid leak/DANGEROUS (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone "A" <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch has major corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 145,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 142,439 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 142,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,597 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 136,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 122,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,374 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 97,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 80,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,634 miles

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

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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AJ04 HCL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ04 HCL, 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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AJ04 HCL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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