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AO04 LXM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,570 mi
Last recorded95,570 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on stepped edges

Fail 26 May 2016 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe to hose connection (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on stepped edges

Pass 19 May 2015 86,576 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded at leading edges but still solid at present. Offside rear arch lip corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 86,575 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear inner arches corroded at leading edges but still solid at present. Offside rear arch lip corroded.

Nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand but not showing a bind on the brake tester.

Offside wiper rubber split at end and nearside judders.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,950 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,373 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 38,149 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,230 miles

both front tyres perrishing in tread

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 LXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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