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SO04 LGW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,162 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel aches going rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,146 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel aches going rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 41,640 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.2.6)

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

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

both front inner wings badly rusting in places

covers fitted unable to see some componates

underneath of car badly rusting in places and all front and rear wishbones rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,346 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,405 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,405 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 36,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,963 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 33,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,586 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 23,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,072 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 LGW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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