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AO04 RDV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,063 miles

NSF fog light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

NSF fog light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,748 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,951 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 85,951 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,782 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,797 miles

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

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

under covers prevented from seeing components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,797 miles

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

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

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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under covers prevented from seeing components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,809 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,376 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,603 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,706 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 RDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO04 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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