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AO04 RDY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,471 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 79,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,044 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,154 miles

Exhaust joints corroding.

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,367 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,011 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,195 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Offside rear brake components showing signs of heat build-up.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,870 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,867 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

Park brake mechanism out of adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 34,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO04 RDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO04 RDY, 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 AO04 RDY registered?

AO04 RDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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