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AK04 AAU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracks in tread no cords exposed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades starting to perish

rear anti roll bar starting to touch subframe on o/s

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,796 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,798 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,967 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,482 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 22,482 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,481 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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AK04 AAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK04 AAU, 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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What year was AK04 AAU registered?

AK04 AAU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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