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BE04 EVO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,293 mi
Last recorded67,293 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 EVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,293 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 63,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill wheel arch corosion

Offside Rear Lower sill wheel arch corosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch top wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch top wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower sill wheel arch corosion

Offside Rear Lower sill wheel arch corosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,384 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,931 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 30 Jul 2008 19,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 19,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,564 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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BE04 EVO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BE04 EVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE04 EVO registered?

BE04 EVO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is BE04 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE04 EVO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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