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AJ04 NBL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,349 mi
Last recorded13,349 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 12,944 miles

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

all brakes 90% worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 12,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 12,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 12,078 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 12,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 11,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 11,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,368 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,230 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,159 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 7,159 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 6,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 3,238 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 NBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ04 NBL, 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 AJ04 NBL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ04 NBL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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