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AO04 UWG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,951 miles

metal undertray fitted

minor surface rust at rear off car

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,685 miles

MATAL UNDERTRAY FITTED

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

SURFACE RUST ONLY AT REAR

TESTED IN WET CONDITION

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

metal undertray fitted

surface rust only at rear

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,730 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,896 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,893 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,700 miles

Offside Front And rear brakes binding slightley

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,700 miles

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

Offside Front And rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,064 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,159 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes very corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle seems that it has been standing for a period

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,665 miles

Brake fluid tested - PASS

Brake pads - O/S & N/S front inner pads, unable to inspect, would suggest fronts require further inspection

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,039 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 UWG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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