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AO04 UWF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,579 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 101,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 100,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 99,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 83,912 miles

Both rear archs (inner & outer sill corroded - not holded).

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,702 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,457 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded-needs attention soon

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,665 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,664 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,158 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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AO04 UWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWF, 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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AO04 UWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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