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H785 PRD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

286,752 mi
Last recorded286,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 286,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 286,717 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 279,092 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside very corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all ball joint dust covers split/perished

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 279,072 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all ball joint dust covers split/perished

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside very corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 268,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all ball joint dust covers perished/ split

all suspension components corroded

both chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s top sill corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 267,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all ball joint dust covers perished/ split

all suspension components corroded

both chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s top sill corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 256,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all ball joint rubbers perished

all lower arms corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 256,278 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all ball joint rubbers perished

all lower arms corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 244,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil spring very corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 244,689 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil spring very corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 230,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 229,994 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 213,570 miles

front brake pads very low

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 123,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads very low

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 193,598 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 193,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 30 Aug 2008 173,156 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 147,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 131,244 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 131,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H785 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 55%.

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 H785 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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H785 PRD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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