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E12 JDM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 140,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear with bushes cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear of vehicle both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 11 Apr 2025 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear with bushes cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear of vehicle both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 3 May 2024 138,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 14 Apr 2023 138,052 miles

park brake at 17%

Fail 3 Apr 2023 138,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

park brake at 17%

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,243 miles

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

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

under vehicle genraly rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter clip loose

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

Offside Rear Small rust hole in inner wheel arch pannel

Fail 19 Mar 2020 135,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter clip loose

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

Offside Rear Small rust hole in inner wheel arch pannel

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NSF & OSF (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 135,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working N/S/F and O/S/F (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,612 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 134,612 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,137 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

General under body components slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 133,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

General under body components slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,523 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

under tray fitted

wiper smear windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

under tray fitted

wiper smear windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,872 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers damaged

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers damaged

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 131,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 128,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 128,797 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,292 miles

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 125,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 120,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,444 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 105,448 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 97,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 97,341 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 89,830 miles

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Fail 4 Mar 2006 89,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E12 JDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 E12 JDM, 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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E12 JDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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