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DE54 ZTN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,800 mi
Last recorded92,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL/FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL/FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn STEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DASHBOARD BACK LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

EXHAUST - REAR HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 85,659 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill/jacking point corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 81,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 74,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill holed/corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,720 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside wheels slightly stiff to rotate

sill panels thin in places at rear

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,047 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 44,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 44,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 42,501 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and deteriated

Fail 10 May 2013 42,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriated

front o/s tyre pereished

Pass 29 May 2012 40,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,245 miles

slight rust floors

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,383 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,120 miles

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

advise front o/s tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,143 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,727 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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DE54 ZTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE54 ZTN, 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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DE54 ZTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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