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V438 RBP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,034 miles

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 117,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 116,034 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 6 May 2014 116,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 1 May 2013 114,692 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 114,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,053 miles

Brake fliud level is low

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge and the tyre pressure is bit flat

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,330 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,330 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,911 miles

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

handbrake travel a little high.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake travel a little high.

Pass 1 May 2009 77,053 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 77,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,430 miles

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

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

front pads becoming low

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,839 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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V438 RBP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V438 RBP, 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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V438 RBP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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