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C12 MOB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 63,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 63,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 62,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,847 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

slight binding from osf brake

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but no holes at time of test.

Offside Front brake calliper binding but no showing on roller brake test.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,727 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 24 Feb 2010 33,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,255 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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C12 MOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C12 MOB, 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 C12 MOB registered?

C12 MOB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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