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G618 CLK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,518 mi
Last recorded164,518 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG618 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 164,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake discs corroded

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2011 159,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bad oil leaks

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

o/s chassis damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010 153,761 miles

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damage to offside chassis rail/offside rear tyre cut on outer wall/brake pipes rusting/both front tyres worn inside tread

Fail 30 Jan 2010 153,745 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damage to offside chassis rail/offside rear disc rusting/offside rear tyre cut bon outer wall/both front tyres worn inside tread/brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2009 147,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 147,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 136,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 136,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 126,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 122,029 miles

n/s/f tyre split in outer wall.

o/s chassis damaged.

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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G618 CLK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G618 CLK, 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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G618 CLK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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