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SK54 ZWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 ZWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,408 miles

Inner and outer sills rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor area rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded.

Rear axle and suspension components rusty.

Rear wheel arch area corroded. Both sides.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 104,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Inner and outer sills rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor area rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear axle and suspension components rusty.

Rear wheel arch area corroded. Both sides.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,345 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor area corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear outer wheel arch area corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 94,515 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor area corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear outer wheel arch area corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,442 miles

Rear Outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,425 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,179 miles

corrosion floors to sills

corrosion to both front chassis rails

noise from rear:- tyre/bearing/diff

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and split/perished in tread

valves split/perished

Fail 6 Dec 2014 40,176 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion floors to sills

corrosion to both front chassis rails

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and split/perished in tread

valves split/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,547 miles

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion and will require repair.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,550 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,461 miles

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

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

all four brake discs signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,461 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all four brake discs signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SK54 ZWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK54 ZWT, 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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SK54 ZWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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