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SL54 LMM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,534 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 108,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,473 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,988 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,964 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,597 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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SL54 LMM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SL54 LMM, 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 SL54 LMM registered?

SL54 LMM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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