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V142 OBA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 OBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,712 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,947 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 118,399 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions CO readings slow/lazy

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,760 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions readings slow/lazy

front brakes slightly binding

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,929 miles

CO readings just within limits

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded running to the rear's along fuel pipe/lines (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,897 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 96,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,666 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,797 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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V142 OBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V142 OBA, 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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What year was V142 OBA registered?

V142 OBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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