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WM04 EHP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 EHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,324 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obstructing some components view

slight underbody suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,822 miles

general corrosion around front and rear sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,062 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 61,058 miles

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

undershields fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,807 miles

all coil springs slight corrosion and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

under trays and slight corrosion front chassis and rear outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,813 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front and rear tyres cracking

rear discs slight corroded and rear brake judder off side

Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front and rear tyres cracking

rear discs slight corroded and rear brake judder off side

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,521 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 19 Jul 2013 95,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,591 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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WM04 EHP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM04 EHP, 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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WM04 EHP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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