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VO04 XTH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,571 mi
Last recorded110,571 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 XTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,571 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect specification (oblong number plate required) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch/boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 104,815 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 104,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,141 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)

Underside of vehicle repaired in several places. Covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,892 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,252 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

discs corroded

oil residue on engine

slight wear to tyres

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,367 miles

General corrosion to chassis and body

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,367 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis and body

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,260 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 73,132 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,156 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,156 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,016 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 XTH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO04 XTH, 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 XTH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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