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EA04 ZKV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ZKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,968 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,419 miles

BOTH rear outer sills weakened by corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper binding (3.5.1k)

BOTH rear outer sills weakened by corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,623 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 16,391 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 13,911 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 13,911 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 11,188 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 ZKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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