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G542 PWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,579 mi
Last recorded126,579 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 PWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed front to rear including all suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,146 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion front and rear including suspension components

vehicle covered in heavy underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2022 123,146 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion front and rear including suspension components

vehicle covered in heavy underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,379 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

underbody covered in heavy underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,105 miles

General condition under vehicle corroding

vehicle is fully undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2019 113,105 miles

General condition under vehicle corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle is fully undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,888 miles

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front brake discs coroding

noisey pully on engine

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,799 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 26 Jun 2010 102,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,141 miles

brakes met requirements but would have expected higher readings

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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G542 PWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G542 PWT, 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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What year was G542 PWT registered?

G542 PWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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