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H344 XWW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 153,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 153,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 152,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,675 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,409 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 148,409 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 145,341 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 145,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 140,288 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear pipe greased

Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,288 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear pipe greased

Pass 11 Jul 2008 133,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 133,219 miles

o/s hand brake low effort but makes 18% on test over 16% needed to pass

Fail 30 May 2007 133,110 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 May 2006 126,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 126,906 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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H344 XWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H344 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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H344 XWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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