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H696 PRD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,989 mi
Last recorded198,989 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH696 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 198,989 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 198,987 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH PLAY & WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL & TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark FLUID (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 191,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 188,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 6 May 2014 188,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 188,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 186,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 185,250 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 185,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 182,071 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 182,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 179,799 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front pads worn low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 179,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2009 157,182 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

front discs slightly corroded on inside

Fail 18 Apr 2009 157,182 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded on inside

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 10 May 2008 144,966 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 144,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 133,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 133,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,174 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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H696 PRD 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 60%.

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 H696 PRD, 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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H696 PRD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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