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H163 XWW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,008 miles

Nearside Front lower wing area corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower wing area corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,695 miles

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

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

advise shocker covers split

Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise shocker covers split

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,924 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,920 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,231 miles

hazard switch faulty.

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,507 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 81,517 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 80,007 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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H163 XWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H163 XWW, 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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H163 XWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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