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SO04 ZRL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,134 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 92,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure broken (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,205 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,321 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,722 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,970 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,145 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to driver's seatbelt webbing.

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 ZRL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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