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RIB 3852

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3852
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 141,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrossion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 139,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front CORROSSION FRONT CHASSIS LEG

Fail 28 Jan 2021 139,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front CORROSSION FRONT CHASSIS LEG

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 129,819 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 127,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,756 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,193 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 105,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 90,052 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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RIB 3852 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RIB 3852, 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 RIB 3852 registered?

RIB 3852 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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