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WU04 EWC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,835 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 14 Jan 2021 96,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear outer sills corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 81,012 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 May 2016 73,361 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,887 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,601 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,601 miles

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

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

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

Front discs corroded on inner edge.

N/S/F wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,789 miles

front dicsc pitted on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,458 miles

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

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

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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WU04 EWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU04 EWC, 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 WU04 EWC registered?

WU04 EWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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