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SO04 LGG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,352 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,239 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,239 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,527 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear floor area corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,394 miles

exhaust mid to rear joint corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,652 miles

botrh front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust mid and rear sections sorroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,656 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipoe starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipoe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,991 miles

advise nearside front tyre has cuts init

advise rear discs worn badly

advise rear inner brake pads very low can not get full inspection suspect if could would be lower vthan limit advise changing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,991 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre has cuts init

advise rear discs worn badly

advise rear inner brake pads very low can not get full inspection suspect if could would be lower vthan limit advise changing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,847 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 LGG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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