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B3 SPN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,885 mi
Last recorded68,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,740 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 68,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 68,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 64,829 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,807 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,970 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading lower then expected

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,168 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,514 miles

Front Brakes slightly binding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,134 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,396 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,223 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,719 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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B3 SPN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B3 SPN, 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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B3 SPN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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