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RD04 ZXT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches+exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [1.1.11 (c)]

Fail 21 Jul 2023 106,412 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches+exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

• Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

• Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [1.1.11 (c)]

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,943 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+rear wheel arches+chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake little effort

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 102,944 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake little effort

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,867 miles

brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

suspension components+chassis members+innersills+floor corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,856 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake discs wearing

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

suspension components+chassis members+innersills+floor corroding

Pass 9 May 2019 98,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 98,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing thin on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 73,040 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 73,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 70,045 miles

All front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

both wiper blades starting to split

under engine covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 70,043 miles

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

All front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

both wiper blades starting to split

under engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 59,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 59,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre on tread limit.

Pass 14 May 2014 51,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 51,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,333 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall less than 25mm (cords exposed when opened up)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 41,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 40,356 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,802 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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RD04 ZXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RD04 ZXT, 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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RD04 ZXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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