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WJ54 WOB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 82,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,774 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,562 miles

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

both wiper blades perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,011 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,646 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

front discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces

front pads very low

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces

rear pads very low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,646 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

front discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces

front pads very low

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces

rear pads very low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,501 miles

all brake pads very low

all discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

all metal brake pipes some surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,449 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,168 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,162 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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WJ54 WOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WJ54 WOB, 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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WJ54 WOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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