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SO04 LHP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal panel (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal panel)(BORDERLINE (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

offside front and rear tyres flat

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to both sill panels

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to both sill panels

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,320 miles

Both outer sill panels rusty at rear.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,419 miles

Front number plate holder broken

Pitting to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,099 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 LHP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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