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AO04 LTX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 117,729 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody coated in underseal

Pass 23 May 2018 116,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills rusty

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,367 miles

CENTRE SECTION TO REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

NSR AND OSR INNER SILL IN POOR CONDITION

UNDER BODY BECOMING SCABBY AND POOR IN PLACES

Fail 6 Apr 2017 115,344 miles

Front suspension retaining device ineffective OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT THE BOLT THAT GOES THRU THE BOTTOM ARM ISNT LONG ENOUGH THEREFORE THE NYLOC NUT IS RETAINING IN THE NUT (2.5.A.4)

CENTRE SECTION TO REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

NSF TYRE OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF AND WHOLE TREADED AREA PERISHED AND CRACKING

NSR AND OSR INNER SILL IN POOR CONDITION

OSF TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF AND WHOLE TREADED AREA PERISHED AND CRACKING

UNDER BODY BECOMING SCABBY AND POOR IN PLACES

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,429 miles

NSF arch corroded

NSF tyre valve perished

both front tyres cracking/perished (NSF worn on outer edge)

both rear inner arches corroded

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 114,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF arch corroded

NSF tyre valve perished

both front tyres cracking/perished (NSF worn on outer edge)

both rear inner arches corroded

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,008 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges, on legal limit.

Small cut in nearside front tyre, no cords visible.Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Small cut in offside front tyre, no cords visible.Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,220 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,905 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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AO04 LTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 LTX, 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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AO04 LTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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