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WM04 EXA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,891 mi
Last recorded42,891 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 EXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 42,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside & offside on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 41,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 41,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,668 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,574 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 39,574 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,648 miles

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 Nov 2012 27,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,176 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,716 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake discs have noticeable run out

Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 14,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,468 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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WM04 EXA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WM04 EXA, 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 EXA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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