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SF04 AFH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 AFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on insides (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,815 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,795 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg 2 x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,844 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 58,838 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front inner wing has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 45,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,830 miles

advise nsr tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nsr tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,175 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn,outer edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn,outer edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,094 miles

advise osf tyre worn inside.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,094 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise osf tyre worn inside.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,526 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SF04 AFH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SF04 AFH, 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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SF04 AFH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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