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AV04 UWF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 54,996 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall / significantly cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 54,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall / significantly cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,895 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber slightly perished

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2024 52,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber slightly perished

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,894 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Front brake discs slight surface corrosion

Rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,977 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f outer sil arch corroded not structural

parts and places have surface corrosion

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f outer sil arch corroded not structural

parts and places have surface corrosion

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,009 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,289 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,671 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 46,214 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,603 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,512 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 15,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,446 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 UWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWF, 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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AV04 UWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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