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H23 TOB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,824 mi
Last recorded89,824 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 TOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,549 miles

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 71,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,723 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 64,102 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,641 miles

Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired both fowling lower arms (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,666 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 53,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,685 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to bonnet offside front outer wing and front bumper

Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

corrosion on rear brake discs

damage to bonnet offside front outer wing and front bumper

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,806 miles

rear fog lamp lens loose

rear no plate spaced wrong

engine lower cover broken

offside front wiper blade split

oil leak on engine cam cover?

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

engine lower cover broken

offside front wiper blade split

oil leak on engine cam cover?

rear fog lamp lens loose

rear no plate spaced wrong

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 35,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut

rear number plate loose

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,439 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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H23 TOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H23 TOB, 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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H23 TOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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