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H828 UAW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,668 mi
Last recorded168,668 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH828 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,668 miles

n/s/r closure panel corroded.

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 168,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( front section ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner flitch / end f sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 167,416 miles

surface corrosion on chassis/fuel and brake pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2020 167,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis/fuel and brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2019 166,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all ball joint gators starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2018 166,191 miles

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2016 165,536 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 165,069 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2014 162,943 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)

surface corrosion on sills/chassis

Fail 18 Nov 2014 162,920 miles

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

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)

surface corrosion on sills/chassis

Pass 20 Nov 2013 161,434 miles

surface corrosion on sills/chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2012 160,296 miles

Oil leak

all front supension ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate

floor to sills and rear floor has surface rust present

Pass 21 Nov 2011 159,244 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

surface corrosion on sills/floors/chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,232 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 144,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 137,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 123,947 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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H828 UAW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H828 UAW, 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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What year was H828 UAW registered?

H828 UAW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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