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RF04 LNW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,624 mi
Last recorded108,624 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,624 miles

All (8) front and rear suspension arms corroded. Other corroded areas, seams, chassis etc have been covered

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre treads uneven wear and wearing low

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2010 101,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre treads uneven wear and wearing low

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2009 94,345 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Suspension components and chassis sections suffering from surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,345 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Suspension components and chassis sections suffering from surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,749 miles

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,924 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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RF04 LNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF04 LNW, 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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RF04 LNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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