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SO04 ZRR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on7 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2023 108,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills have traces of body filler

Fail 7 May 2023 108,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills have traces of body filler

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,490 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,471 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury nearside and offside rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 87,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 83,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front & rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arms slightly rusted

nearside & offside rear suspension arms slightly rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,146 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front & rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,146 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front & rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,594 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,594 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside & offside rear wheel arches has slight corrosion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,376 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,587 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,363 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 ZRR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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