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SO04 LFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,964 mi
Last recorded112,964 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,940 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,846 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,768 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,466 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,466 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,277 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 63,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,560 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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SO04 LFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFW, 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 SO04 LFW registered?

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

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