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SL04 LWX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,797 mi
Last recorded33,797 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 LWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 33,797 miles

Brake pips corroded all round

Central Front Oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shocks corroded both side

Lower body has slight corrosion all round

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

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

Front Subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 33,636 miles

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

Front anti roll bar link corroded

Front shocks corroded both sides

Lower body has slight corrosion all round

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

brake pipes corroded all round

Fail 20 May 2019 33,636 miles

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

Front anti roll bar link corroded

Front shocks corroded both sides

Lower body has slight corrosion all round

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Front sub frame corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

brake pipes corroded all round

Pass 18 Nov 2017 33,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,028 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 33,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe along rear sub frame area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,454 miles

slight perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

slight perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,482 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,165 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 15,165 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,533 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,801 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL04 LWX, 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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What year was SL04 LWX registered?

SL04 LWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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