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AP04 EHD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,990 miles

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

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

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,247 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/r brake binding

rear brake pads

vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,417 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake pads

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Both outer seals slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Outer seals slight corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear sills

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,849 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-45-16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low & deteriorated 205-45-16

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears. 205-45-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,631 miles

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

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

both rear tyre have craks all around the tyre.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre have craks all around the tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 30,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,524 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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AP04 EHD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP04 EHD, 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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AP04 EHD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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