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SO04 LHA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,374 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet holder and sticker from swept area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded and loose at bottom. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light cluster cracked. no effect on lights.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle in early stages of corrosion

Welded repairs undersealed.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,222 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch beside Top strut housing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch beside Top strut housing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet holder and sticker from swept area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded and loose at bottom. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light cluster cracked. no effect on lights.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle in early stages of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 63,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at T PIECE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,395 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 56,166 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 48,323 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 43,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,373 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 39,373 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 35,801 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 15,290 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 LHA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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