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EA04 AXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,651 mi
Last recorded56,651 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,651 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Almost all steering/suspension components badly corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 56,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Almost all steering/suspension components badly corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs severely corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 55,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs severely corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Under trays fitted

Wipers NOT tested

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,749 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,316 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,336 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs faces minor corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,331 miles

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

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,480 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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EA04 AXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA04 AXZ, 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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EA04 AXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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