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SM54 OAE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,010 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 60,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,774 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,565 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,421 miles

suspension and chassis very rusty????

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,964 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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SM54 OAE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM54 OAE, 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 SM54 OAE registered?

SM54 OAE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is SM54 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 OAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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