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SN54 MWP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,172 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,976 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,353 miles

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated and loose

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

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

Various slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 12 Nov 2015 109,342 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed wiring on nearside front inner wing (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing slider bolt head broken off (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan & sills (5.2.6)

difficult to be sure of quality of welding repairs

exhaust heavily corroded & weak in parts

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,139 miles

o/s/r brake discs corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 104,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r brake discs corroded.

underbody shield insecure.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,981 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads are on or very close to tread limmits .

Nearside rear outersill has some corrosion.

Other metal brake pipes have some localised corrosion on them .

Power steering pipes from steering rack corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,136 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,136 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,388 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both wiper blades torn at ends.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,811 miles

Both front tyre tread areas starting to crack .

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,809 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,809 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,527 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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SN54 MWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SN54 MWP, 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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SN54 MWP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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