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AJ54 UWG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,312 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 88,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 85,805 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,559 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosin

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches and rear outer sills

parking brake just to req efficiency (nearside just to req effort)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,133 miles

parking brake just to req efficiency [nearside effort just servicable]

slight corrosion to both rear outer sill sections

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 72,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven off-side slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,195 miles

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills and off-side front inner wing.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 68,180 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe to rear silencer connection (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills and off-side front inner wing.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 24 May 2014 54,968 miles

off-side wiper blade just servicable.

Fail 20 May 2014 54,901 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,174 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 40,097 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2010 32,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 27,529 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 May 2008 19,825 miles

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

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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AJ54 UWG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 UWG, 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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AJ54 UWG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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