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SH04 JYV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,311 mi
Last recorded75,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 JYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 75,311 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,001 miles

Offside Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 71,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 69,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,012 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 62,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,707 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 22,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,053 miles

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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SH04 JYV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH04 JYV, 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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SH04 JYV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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