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SP04 AZL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 AZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,000 miles

Front suspension corroded

oil leak

under car corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,345 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded including suspension components

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

Pass 16 May 2014 81,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 79,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2012 76,180 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,985 miles

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

advise all brake discs

advise all brake pads and discs

advise power steering pipes

advise rear back box exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,680 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 49,895 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 49,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,214 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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SP04 AZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP04 AZL, 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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SP04 AZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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