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H193 EFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 EFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 108,103 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,372 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,199 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 73,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,927 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 69,098 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2009 68,935 miles

N/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,935 miles

N/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 58,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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H193 EFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H193 EFB, 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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H193 EFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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