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WU04 EWV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 85,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,938 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 80,922 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened and /o/s/r floors (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top sshocker mounting under bonit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 75,401 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NSF U/BONNET CORRODED OS 30..205/45/16 X 4,,2 X R/O/SILLS REPAIRED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VHSC=17yr old.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER FLITCH AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NSF U/BONNET CORRODED OS 30..205/45/16 X 4,,2 X R/O/SILLS REPAIRED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S VHSC=17yr old.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,917 miles

surface corrosion and underseal throughou

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,394 miles

surface corrosion starting

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,384 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,259 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,411 miles

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

advise oil level low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,423 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,435 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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WU04 EWV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

WU04 EWV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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