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R60 RTA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,349 mi
Last recorded47,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 47,349 miles

General corrosion underneath nothing excessive just age related.

Pass 31 May 2019 43,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,887 miles

both front tyres cracked but no cords at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,856 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,204 miles

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2014 41,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 41,305 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade deteriating

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 40,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,496 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,273 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,118 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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R60 RTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R60 RTA, 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 R60 RTA registered?

R60 RTA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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