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SO04 LGD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,323 mi
Last recorded89,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 89,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,071 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 83,999 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,904 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,888 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,278 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills and arches both sides (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,437 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,017 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,016 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,707 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 LGD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LGD, 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 LGD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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