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DA54 LZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,444 miles

Rear ends of sills, sill backs and rear wheel arches corroding

Front anti roll bar mounting areas corroding

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 86,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar mounting areas corroding

Front exhaust clamp loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear ends of sills, sill backs and rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Corroded chassis legs o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear end of the o/s sill and sill back corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,256 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main brake pipe burst on pressure test ( corroded in a holding clip) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Corroded chassis legs o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear end of the o/s sill and sill back corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,161 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,072 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,513 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,095 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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DA54 LZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA54 LZM, 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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DA54 LZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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