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G579 ECV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,395 mi
Last recorded92,395 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 ECV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 92,395 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroding

all coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

Fail 22 May 2018 92,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 9 May 2017 91,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,798 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine under tray fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,480 miles

wipers split but clearing the screen effectively

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,727 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,718 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 79,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 77,842 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 77,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,040 miles

all four tyres worn uneven

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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G579 ECV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G579 ECV, 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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G579 ECV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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