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EA54 OXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 OXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 106,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,598 miles

Corrosion on both front chassis legs

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 99,598 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on both front chassis legs

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,676 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,050 miles

both side rear disc & pads slight worn

slight corrosion under vehicle surface

Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,050 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side rear disc & pads slight worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,357 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,357 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,897 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,892 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 61,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,181 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 52,153 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,710 miles

nearside front tyre was under inflated only 10 lbs

Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,710 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre was under inflated only 10 lbs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,584 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,147 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,072 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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EA54 OXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EA54 OXH, 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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EA54 OXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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