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SP04 UYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 UYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,037 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section join to center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,254 miles

under side of vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 21 May 2018 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 54,576 miles

Nearside front floor corroded.Not considered excessive.

Pass 24 May 2016 53,488 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,454 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,454 miles

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

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,447 miles

all suspension arms corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,705 miles

all front suspension bushes weak

both rear sills corroded through

corrosion over front and rear suspension

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,705 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes weak

both rear sills corroded through

corrosion over front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 43,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,177 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Front brakes discs worn and slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,220 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SP04 UYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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