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SC04 NMX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,817 mi
Last recorded115,817 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 NMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,181 miles

Both Front Chassis Leg Corroded

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Both Rear Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Front Shock Lower Bush Perished

Rear Exhaust Last Joint Corroded

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Underside Undersilled - Corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

both front shock lower bush's worn and perished

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

fuel smell at rear of car

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,751 miles

Engine sump pan damp with oil

Exhaust system corroded

Inner sills corroded

Outer sills have patches of corrosion

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,163 miles

outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyes worn.. outer sills rusted,,,,o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,562 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,377 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,368 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,759 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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SC04 NMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC04 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

SC04 NMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is SC04 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 NMX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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