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EJ04 XAC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 97,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,290 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 91,290 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,498 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,497 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205,45,zr16,87w,bjet (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,184 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,676 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

under/side corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

under/side corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside/offside rear sill/s / inner rear wheel arche/s are heavily corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre badly perished in tread

nearside/offside rear sill/s / inner rear wheel arche/s are heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,901 miles

front tyres just starting to perish 205/45/16

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,404 miles

near side rear outer sill slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,233 miles

N/s and O/s front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2007 25,618 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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EJ04 XAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 EJ04 XAC, 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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EJ04 XAC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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