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SE04 LTT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,872 mi
Last recorded88,872 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 LTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,872 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,251 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,735 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,735 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,508 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear exhaust support brkt corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine has an ()

exhaust rear silencer supporting bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,922 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,722 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LTT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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