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SH04 NUW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,731 miles

All suspension bushing perished

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to chassis and components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 136,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,164 miles

Exhaust rear mount and surrounding sections corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and Offside body sill panels, rear sections corroded, not excess.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,316 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,190 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,877 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 NUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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