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EP54 DZT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 DZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 88,462 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam tell tale illuminates when headlamps switched on (1.7.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,841 miles

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner arches slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,406 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,483 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and cracked

offside rear lower sill damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and cracked

offside rear lower sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EP54 DZT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EP54 DZT, 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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EP54 DZT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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