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SL54 HBO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,959 mi
Last recorded74,959 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 HBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,959 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,190 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 46,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,325 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,291 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

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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SL54 HBO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL54 HBO, 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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SL54 HBO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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