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RX54 ZNO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 101,897 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,120 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,673 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis around mounting brackets both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,657 miles

Both front chassis rails heavily corroded

Both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Both rear inner and outer Sills corroded

Rear Diff mounting bushes in very poor condition

Rear suspension subframe corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,651 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Both front chassis rails heavily corroded

Both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Both rear inner and outer Sills corroded

Rear Diff mounting bushes in very poor condition

Rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,306 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,843 miles

Both front tyres worn edges of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RX54 ZNO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 RX54 ZNO, 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 RX54 ZNO registered?

RX54 ZNO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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