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SC04 LZA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 LZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,780 miles

nearside rear outer lower sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,440 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front and rear suspensions components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,995 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre damaged sidewall 205/45/16

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,995 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

o/s front tyre damaged sidewall 205/45/16

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,703 miles

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

clutch fluid lid cap missing

very slight damage sidewalls front tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,879 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate damaged

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate damaged

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,933 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low(205/45r16w)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SC04 LZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC04 LZA, 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 SC04 LZA registered?

SC04 LZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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