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VO04 LSC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,970 mi
Last recorded105,970 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 LSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,671 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,646 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch/sill excessive corrosion but not load bearing panels or prescribed area

Offside Rear wheelarch/sill excessive corrosion but not load bearing panels or prescribed area

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,013 miles

Nearside Rear sill closing panel excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering. not a main load bearing part of the chassis

Offside Rear sill closing panel excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering. not a main load bearing part of the chassis

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,942 miles

Exhaust Surface Corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,942 miles

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

Exhaust Surface Corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,059 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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VO04 LSC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO04 LSC, 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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VO04 LSC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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