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AX04 EEY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 EEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 73,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to center pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle and on front and rear suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2023 66,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle and on front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,725 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on inner sidewall - advise to be replaced

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,905 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 58,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,441 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW & DISC CORRODING

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear outer sills corroded.

oil leak(s).

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,987 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,887 miles

(limited slip diff).

o/s/r outer sill edge/lip slight damage.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Fail 23 May 2012 27,887 miles

(limited slip diff).

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r outer sill edge/lip slight damage.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 27 May 2011 25,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 21,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,522 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,162 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 EEY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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