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879 BOY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,852 mi
Last recorded57,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration879 BOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,852 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,182 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,469 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front General corrosion to front suspension components. rigidity not effected.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension components. rigidity not effected.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 51,788 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,238 miles

all four tyres cracking around treads

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,696 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,614 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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879 BOY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 879 BOY, 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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879 BOY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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