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SL04 RZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 RZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 57,533 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

General underbody corrosion front to back.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,690 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in Underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,748 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,727 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 52,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole body is showing signs off corrosions (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 52,310 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole body is showing signs off corrosions (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,196 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at front subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

corrosion of front wing covers

parts of car coated in under seal

welded repairs coated in thick under seal

Fail 30 Apr 2018 46,644 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

corrosion of front wing covers

parts of car coated in under seal

Pass 16 May 2017 45,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,805 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,733 miles

both rear brake disc,s badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 19,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,114 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 RZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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