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AV04 XBZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,362 mi
Last recorded28,362 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 27,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,796 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,567 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,527 miles

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front & rear suspension arms/components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,838 miles

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

corrosion to underside,suspension and exhaust

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 12,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,357 miles

All tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,684 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 5,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,397 miles

n/side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,250 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 XBZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

AV04 XBZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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