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SC53 ZWU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ZWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,635 miles

CORROSION FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONETS

SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,784 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,784 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,506 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 81,506 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT FLOORS -INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,743 miles

All brake discs lipped

Both sides rear brakes binding on

Corrosion underbody

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f brake disc back plate corroding away

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underbody has corrosion but not within 30cm of mountings on n/s/f

Underbody has corrosion but not within 30cm of mountings on o/s/f

Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All brake discs lipped

Both sides rear brakes binding on

Corrosion underbody

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f brake disc back plate corroding away

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underbody has corrosion but not within 30cm of mountings on n/s/f

Underbody has corrosion but not within 30cm of mountings on o/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,188 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes but not excessive

corrosion underneath vehice

hole in nsf seal but not within criteria

slight lip on rear discs

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on power steering pipes but not excessive

corrosion underneath vehice

handbrake not coming on evenly

hole in nsf seal but not within criteria

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,504 miles

corrosion all over bodywork

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,764 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Both rear brakes slightly binding on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,262 miles

rear brakes binding sligthly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,668 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,319 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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SC53 ZWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC53 ZWU, 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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SC53 ZWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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