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V248 SVY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,332 mi
Last recorded63,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,332 miles

All position lamps not working BOTH FRONT AND REAR N/S + O/S . (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid W/WASHER JETS NOT SPRAYING ANY WATER. (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL AREA CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT PROJECTION OF LOWER SILL PANEL. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,241 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,241 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,732 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 53,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,153 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V248 SVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V248 SVY, 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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V248 SVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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