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AJ04 XZP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,786 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair limit just met

rear arches have been repaired and painted, solid and no sharp edges at time of test

signs of repair and underseal under vehicle on sills an front of vehicle

under vehicle corrosion on body and all suspension components and subframes, not deemed excessive at time of test

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2020 68,786 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair limit just met

rear arches have been repaired and painted, solid and no sharp edges at time of test

signs of repair and underseal under vehicle on sills an front of vehicle

under vehicle corrosion on body and all suspension components and subframes, not deemed excessive at time of test

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 68,765 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,399 miles

All Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,399 miles

All Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,251 miles

light surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,249 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

PAS pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

engine wet with oil

inner sills showing corrosion and weak in places

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,543 miles

Light corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

PAS Pipes corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Light corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

PAS Pipes corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 54,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sill panels will require attention shortly

Fail 12 May 2016 54,011 miles

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sill panels will require attention shortly

Pass 12 May 2015 50,275 miles

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

n/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 50,027 miles

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)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,939 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 47,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,987 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 44,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 42,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,563 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 XZP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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