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WL04 PFN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 PFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 98,587 miles

Offside Rear Side wing panel damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,306 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 96,306 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside & offside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ARCH HAS BEEN POORLY REPAIRED USING FILLER

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ARCH HAS BEEN POORLY REPAIRED USING FILLER

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERBODY HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED AT SOME POINT

Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavily under sealed wax

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavily under wax

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The whole underside is covered in waxoyl

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,049 miles

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

front suspension and steering components heavily rusted

rear wheel arches heavily rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,204 miles

Nearside Front chassis very rusty

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat

Offside Front brake backing plate very rusty

Offside Front chassis very rusty

earth wire broken on body

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rusty and hold (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rusty and holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis very rusty

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat

Offside Front brake backing plate very rusty

Offside Front chassis very rusty

earth wire broken on body

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,606 miles

both rear brake discs has surface rust and lip

car very rusty underneath on floor pan

exhaust corroded in plases but not blowing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake discs has surface rust and lip

both rear tyres on 2 mm of tread

car very rusty underneath on floor pan

exhaust corroded in plases but not blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,512 miles

rear discs have some wear and corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,021 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs have slight lip

rear discs have slight lip

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,975 miles

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

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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WL04 PFN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WL04 PFN, 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 WL04 PFN registered?

WL04 PFN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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