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AY04 MKA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,438 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 94,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,025 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,127 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,910 miles

Stone chip within wiper sweep on near side of windscreen.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 82,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stone chip within wiper sweep on near side of windscreen.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,379 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,679 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear sills & wheel arches starting to rust

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,154 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,747 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AY04 MKA 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 76.2%.

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 AY04 MKA, 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 AY04 MKA registered?

AY04 MKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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