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E12 NOO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 NOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 74,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,277 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,017 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect wrong background (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached wishbone arm bolts loose or damaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,823 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 58,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,411 miles

undersides heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,169 miles

underside very heavily undersealed, unable to view

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,748 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside outersill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 15,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,067 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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E12 NOO 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 E12 NOO, 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 NOO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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