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WJ04 EPX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,625 mi
Last recorded118,625 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 EPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,625 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 118,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,577 miles

underside suspension component very rusty and corrodid

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,567 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system middle body (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside suspension component very rusty and corrodid

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to full exhaust system

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels

Corrosion in rear and front exhaust flanges

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels

Corrosion in rear and front exhaust flanges

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,188 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,155 miles

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,716 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 43,390 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 43,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,481 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,447 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,428 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,928 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 11,928 miles

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

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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WJ04 EPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJ04 EPX, 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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WJ04 EPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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