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AP04 EHG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,983 miles

front tyres have cracks developing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,745 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower arms all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,652 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,332 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sills / rear wings showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,108 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,223 miles

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)

front discs signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,939 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 EHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EHG, 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 EHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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