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B25 MXV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,446 mi
Last recorded94,446 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2025 94,423 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,948 miles

Under body of vehicle corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,003 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,289 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,025 miles

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 90,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,725 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyre`s deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,029 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 50,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 28,162 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing and nsr tyre

Fail 8 May 2008 28,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking and wearing and nsr tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 16,095 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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B25 MXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B25 MXV, 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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B25 MXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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