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EF04 EZS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,970 mi
Last recorded104,970 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 EZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,970 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rotten. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rotten. (5.2.6)

Front tyres perishing.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four. (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,116 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills in front of rear wheels. Nearside advised to have repaired asap.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrision starting on nearside rear outer sill and offside front inner wheel arch.

Offside rear tyre not repaired properly.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrision starting on nearside rear outer sill and offside front inner wheel arch.

Offside rear tyre not repaired properly.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,798 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 86,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,622 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 54,622 miles

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

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

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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EF04 EZS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF04 EZS, 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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EF04 EZS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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