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AV54 ADO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ADO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,205 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 88,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 60,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,339 miles

n/s/r. tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,196 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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AV54 ADO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV54 ADO, 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 AV54 ADO registered?

AV54 ADO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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