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H286 UEO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,156 mi
Last recorded204,156 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 UEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 204,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION RUSTY

CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 18 Feb 2020 203,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear HOLE IN INNER SILL BUT OUT OF PRESCRIBED AREA

RUSTY ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 11 Mar 2019 203,222 miles

all suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2019 203,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 201,813 miles

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

all suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2018 201,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2017 196,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 191,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 189,726 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 189,722 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 187,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 185,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 181,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 173,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 165,292 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 165,292 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 152,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 135,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 122,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 114,621 miles

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

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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H286 UEO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H286 UEO, 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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H286 UEO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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