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303 AJU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 AJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,335 miles

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,872 miles

ALL FRONT BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,160 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by antiroll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,393 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch/sill corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 63,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,857 miles

HEAD LIGHTS DIMMING

SURFACE CORROSION O/S/F CHASSIS LEG

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,853 miles

n/s headlight mtg cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 27 Nov 2018 48,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,118 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN AND PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,101 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

requires full brake inspection

fluctuation o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,227 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,777 miles

FRONT PADS LOW,DISCS CORRODED--REAR PADS GETTING LOW,DISCS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,134 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low .

Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,134 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low .

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,666 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE , BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS .

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,666 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE , BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS .

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,059 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT .

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 16,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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303 AJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 303 AJU, 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 303 AJU registered?

303 AJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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