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SO04 LFV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 87,417 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes greased

front chassis rails slightly corroded,swollen

underside showing surface corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 3 May 2016 84,671 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 82,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 81,265 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 81,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,742 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)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

timing belt should be replaced every 54000 miles no records in service book

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,742 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

timing belt should be replaced every 54000 miles no records in service book

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

POWER STEERING METAL PIPES BADLY /CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2010 56,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 46,015 miles

both front tyres on legal minimum limits

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 May 2008 35,789 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 35,789 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,968 miles

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

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

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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SO04 LFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO04 LFV, 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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SO04 LFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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