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DE04 LWN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,660 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eng man light on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,292 miles

advise rear brake discs inner surface rusty condition

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,781 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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DE04 LWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE04 LWN, 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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DE04 LWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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