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T796 ROU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,903 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,356 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 84,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,960 miles

All four tyres deteriorated on side walls

Slight corrosion to both rear lower arms

Slight corrosion to rear brake disc's

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,087 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,439 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,737 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,501 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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T796 ROU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T796 ROU, 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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T796 ROU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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