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SA04 RXM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,961 mi
Last recorded52,961 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 RXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,602 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,864 miles

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

near side sill outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,829 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,449 miles

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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SA04 RXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA04 RXM, 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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SA04 RXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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