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SO04 VXB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,954 miles

Corrosion to floor and suspension components

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,952 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to floor and suspension components

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 64,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 61,611 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,508 miles

All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 61,508 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,089 miles

Advanced corrosion and blisters non both sides inner and outer sills and wheel arches

Advanced corrosion on front chassis box sections visible in wheel arches and from under bonnet

Areas of advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes have advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Brake stiff to turn when jacked up

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic underengine covers limiting inspection

Surface corrosion on various brake pipes

advanced corrosion on all suspension componants

rear exhaust join and strengthening plate deteriorated and corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated and perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,089 miles

Advanced corrosion and blisters non both sides inner and outer sills and wheel arches

Advanced corrosion on front chassis box sections visible in wheel arches and from under bonnet

Areas of advanced corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes have advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Brake stiff to turn when jacked up

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Plastic underengine covers limiting inspection

Surface corrosion on various brake pipes

advanced corrosion on all suspension componants

rear exhaust join and strengthening plate deteriorated and corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroded

areas of advanced corrosion on underside

exhaust deteriorated and front pipe clamp not fully secured

front and rear inner suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,047 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,813 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,808 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXB 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 71.4%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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