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WBZ 8040

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 8040
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,006 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres on 2mm

covers fitted

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres on 2mm

covers fitted

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very low 2mm

Offside Rear tyre low 2 t0 3mm

rear brakes noisey and pads very low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,269 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroaded

slight corrosion on all suspension arms

Fail 29 Mar 2014 87,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,411 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,040 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,825 miles

nearside front foglight damaged

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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WBZ 8040 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WBZ 8040, 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 WBZ 8040 registered?

WBZ 8040 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WBZ 8040 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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