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AX04 EES

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 EES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,127 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 37,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,931 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 205/45/16 83w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,820 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,672 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2013 35,395 miles

both front tyres started to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,003 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,003 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,345 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished in tread area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,008 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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AX04 EES is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX04 EES, 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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AX04 EES is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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