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SC51 ADZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 ADZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 90,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 89,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 90,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,265 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 87,684 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2017 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 85,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips & end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad down to metal (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 82,740 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight drag at osf brake.

advise underside in poor condition.

Fail 20 May 2015 82,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise nsf tyre perished.

advise rear exhaust mount broken.

advise underside in poor condition.

Fail 20 May 2015 82,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise nsf tyre perished.

advise rear exhaust rubber broken.

advise underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,176 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,790 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear tyres low on tread and nearsdie front tyre has got cut on side wall

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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SC51 ADZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SC51 ADZ, 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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SC51 ADZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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