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GW04 EHR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,383 miles

Offside front tyre inner side wall split

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,329 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre inner side wall split

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,602 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,376 miles

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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GW04 EHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GW04 EHR, 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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GW04 EHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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