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SO04 VXG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,395 miles

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Both rear brake discs have light corrosion on outer faces.

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion at ends.

There is corrosion outwith Mot prescribed areas; both under sills at front, nearside chassis rail at footwell, both rear wheel arches.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,395 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both wheel arches beside headlights. (2.4.A.3)

There is corrosion outwith Mot prescribed areas; both under sills at front, nearside chassis rail at footwell, both rear wheel arches.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 67,394 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area close to doorpost. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement disc, brake dragging. (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail under driver legs. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and nearside front chassis legs in wheel arches. (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Both rear brake discs quite rusty on outer faces.

Corrosion in both rear wheel arch areas.

Corrosion on chassis rails and floor/sill areas.

Nearside Rear brake pipe ends have slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,849 miles

Rear Sills Have Slight Corrison

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,078 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,055 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,288 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded & weak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,724 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 VXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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