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EP54 DZW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 DZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,537 miles

ends of sills under rear wings , n/s sill and front chassis rails all corroding

o/s/f slight bind

Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,532 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ends of sills under rear wings , n/s sill and front chassis rails all corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,490 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,490 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 49,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,482 miles

offside front innerwing/chassis slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 49,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front innerwing/chassis slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,828 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,179 miles

front brake discs and pads advance wear

front service brake performance increase/decrease near limits

n/s/o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on limits 195/50R15

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 DZW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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