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SF04 PEC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 PEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,670 miles

Front Chassis legs corroded

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

Rust patches on outer arches

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Chassis legs corroded

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

Rust patches on outer arches

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,598 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Earth Wire Broken of Rear Axle

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,171 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

General under body corrosion

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,593 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,872 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,179 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,175 miles

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

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

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)

o/s front brake tight

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,733 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 22,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SF04 PEC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF04 PEC, 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 PEC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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