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SE04 ZCA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 ZCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch/Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,033 miles

Underside has corrosion, both inside and outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,947 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 ZCA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SE04 ZCA, 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 SE04 ZCA registered?

SE04 ZCA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for SE04 ZCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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