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G412 PAH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,874 mi
Last recorded150,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG412 PAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

all four coil springs corroded

both front and offside rear tyres perishing but not showing cords at time of test

rear exhaust has a rubber missing but system still adequately supported

side skirts fitted covering sills

undercarriage and various suspension components have surface rust

Fail 20 May 2017 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill & rear (Under neath side skirt) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill & rear (Under neath side skirt) (5.2.6)

1 of 3 exhaust rear box hanging rubbers missing

ALL Front & rear steering/suspension components severely corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near rear diff (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Just above limit for MOT test (3.5.1g)

O/S/R & Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 148,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 144,628 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2013 144,628 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 140,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 136,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 136,907 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 109,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 94,141 miles

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

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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G412 PAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G412 PAH, 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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G412 PAH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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