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AJ04 NBB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,058 miles

Corrosion to brake back plates,exhaust system,suspension components etc.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 88,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s effort lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to brake back plates,exhaust system,suspension components etc.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

both front brake back plates corroding away

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,725 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

both front brake back plates corroding away

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,861 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r end of sills starting to rust

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,760 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,975 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 NBB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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