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DN54 JKZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 JKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to off side rear flexy. (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint to back box stud is broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,948 miles

Both rear lower sills are corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,946 miles

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

Both rear lower sills are corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,538 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake shows sighs that is as been binding

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake shows sighs that is as been binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,195 miles

Front reg plate is loose

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,048 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,048 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,960 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,890 miles

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

long hand brake travel

side wall in poor condition on o/s/f tyre

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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DN54 JKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN54 JKZ, 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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DN54 JKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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