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AO04 UWD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front o2 sensor loose and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front (inner & outer) sills corroded

Nearside rear (inner) wheel arch corroded

Nearside rear (outer) wheel arch- quarter heavily corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front (inner) sill corroded with holes

Offside front (outer) sill corroded

Offside rear (outer) wheel arch- quarter heavily corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak engine area

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

Rear brakes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 115,753 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded, repairs and patches on sills also heavily under-sealed on inner wheel arch

Offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches paint bubbling and heavily corroded

Offside front inner sills/floor corroded with holes

Offside rear vibration bar bolt snapped and missing

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

Slight oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2019 115,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bush's perished - no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Front both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake disc's corroded

Under trays fitted

inner and outer sills corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,650 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches to bottom sill badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,164 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,277 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,094 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,094 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,555 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,941 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,369 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 77,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,993 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 UWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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