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SM04 AWU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,119 miles

Damage to offside rear bumper

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

damage to offside front bumper and nearside front wing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Damage to offside rear bumper

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to offside front bumper and nearside front wing

Pass 18 May 2019 72,628 miles

Body damage

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 May 2018 62,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 54,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 54,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,895 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,411 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 35,411 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,017 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 27,012 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 26,610 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 26,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 25,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 24,974 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 22,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,862 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 14,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,246 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 11,246 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SM04 AWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM04 AWU, 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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SM04 AWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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