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SM04 KNX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,980 mi
Last recorded153,980 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 KNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 153,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all met. brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

shows extensive surface corrosion under body inner outer sills floor pans and front chassis legs

Fail 29 Nov 2016 158,980 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all met. brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

shows extensive surface corrosion under body inner outer sills floor pans and front chassis legs

Pass 30 Nov 2015 148,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules generally all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section & general corrosion (7.1.2)

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded generally all (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 148,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules generally all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section & general corrosion (7.1.2)

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded generally all (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 145,358 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 127,536 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 105,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,382 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,381 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,477 miles

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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SM04 KNX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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