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S298 GHU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 GHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,207 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,593 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,827 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Chasis leg corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 93,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,736 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 86,736 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N.S/R BRAKE DISC

Pass 10 May 2013 82,137 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 82,137 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 76,618 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration.

Front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces.

High level brake light inoperative.

Rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Slight front brake inbalance of 14%

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2012 76,620 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

N/S/F and O/S/F lower shock absorber bushes showing signs of perishing/cracking.

Slight front brake inbalance of 14%

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2012 76,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

N/S/F and O/S/F lower shock absorber bushes showing signs of perishing/cracking.

Slight front brake inbalance of 14%

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2011 70,222 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs corroded pitted and worn

hand brake travel high

Fail 12 May 2011 70,222 miles

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

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs corroded pitted and worn

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 May 2010 95,223 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 82,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog showing white light at time of test.

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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S298 GHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S298 GHU, 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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S298 GHU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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