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AJ04 NBD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,757 mi
Last recorded45,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 45,757 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake: Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 45,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,428 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 43,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,750 miles

Suspension components corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,525 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 41,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,537 miles

205/45/R16/83W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,890 miles

205/45/R16/83W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,889 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

205/45/R16/83W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,426 miles

both rear sill panels are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,435 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,709 miles

front inner pads wearing low.

rear inner pads wearing low.

slight corrosian forming inner face or front discs.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,051 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,012 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,860 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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AJ04 NBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ04 NBD, 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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AJ04 NBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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