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AJ04 MZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 84,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 80,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 65,612 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,377 miles

both sides rear inner lower arches are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,530 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 54,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,132 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,761 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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AJ04 MZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ04 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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