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S20 NTO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 NTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicle suspension slightly corroded

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,032 miles

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,177 miles

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

wiring under car

Fail 18 Nov 2022 93,177 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

wiring under car

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,115 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,254 miles

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

Offside 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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S20 NTO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S20 NTO, 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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S20 NTO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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