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SA54 OGT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 OGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear wheel arch's slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,675 miles

Age related corrosion apparent underneath

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low on performance

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Age related corrosion apparent underneath

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

offside rear inner & outer sill area weak & corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to anti roll bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to anti roll bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded but not exessive

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,654 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroded but not exessive

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all suspension components corroded but not exessive

Pass 18 May 2017 51,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,601 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,832 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 18 Jun 2012 35,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2009 21,314 miles

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

rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,999 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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SA54 OGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA54 OGT, 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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SA54 OGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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