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B5 VAN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,115 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,596 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 41,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,948 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 30,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,683 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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B5 VAN 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 94.7%.

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 B5 VAN, 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 B5 VAN registered?

B5 VAN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is B5 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 VAN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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