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WG04 MLE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,152 mi
Last recorded145,152 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 MLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,632 miles

both rear upper suspension mounts corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,628 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar d bush bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar d bush bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,951 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 115,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 111,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 29 May 2012 103,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,323 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,835 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,519 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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WG04 MLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG04 MLE, 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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WG04 MLE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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