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SH04 SKF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,803 mi
Last recorded62,803 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 SKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,803 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily udersealed

underbody has corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe greased

fuel pipe greased

vehicle has been heavily under sealed including steering and suspension componets

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,839 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front floor corroded outwith prescribed area

suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front floor corroded outwith prescribed area

suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 57,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in protective coating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

velcro on screen behind rearview mirror

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in protective coating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

velcro on screen behind rearview mirror

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,915 miles

slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyre treads cracking open

corroded plate under car

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 37,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/s rear brake sticking

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,759 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,751 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 SKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH04 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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