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AO54 GHU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly where it meets flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bake test reading on hand brake low.

Fail 20 May 2019 91,108 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner of outer sill at rear where it meets floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill corroded at rear by wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly where it meets flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bake test reading on hand brake low.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One number plate lamp not illuminating (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,709 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,533 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 78,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,720 miles

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,349 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,100 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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AO54 GHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO54 GHU, 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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AO54 GHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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