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SE04 HVP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 HVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,558 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 65,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,882 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,543 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 58,749 miles
Fail 16 May 2017

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 56,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing n/s/f shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,019 miles

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

Rear brake disks slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads close to legal limit.

Slight brake bind at front wheels.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,452 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,287 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 2 Dec 2011 44,055 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 X FRONT TYRES PERISHED

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,024 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SE04 HVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SE04 HVP, 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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SE04 HVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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