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AP04 MXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,374 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,082 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 5,233 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 MXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 MXC, 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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What year was AP04 MXC registered?

AP04 MXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is AP04 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 MXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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