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SL04 DGE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 DGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,506 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,870 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 35,870 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,379 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

o/s/f chassis box has been repaired

Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,379 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

o/s/f chassis box has been repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,418 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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SL04 DGE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 SL04 DGE, 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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SL04 DGE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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