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AV04 TED

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,198 mi
Last recorded38,198 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 35,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,669 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,226 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 28,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,672 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 17,641 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,642 miles

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

all x 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,323 miles

All four tyres on car badly cracked in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 12,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,171 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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AV04 TED is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV04 TED, 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 AV04 TED registered?

AV04 TED is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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