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SO04 LGC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 65,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2015 65,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,923 miles

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

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface corrosion to n/s o/s front and rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,172 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise front and rear discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,437 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,293 miles

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)

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 LGC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO04 LGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO04 LGC registered?

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

Is SO04 LGC safe to buy?

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