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AO04 ZWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 77,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,202 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 74,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 71,673 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 68,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,913 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill is corroded at rear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 60,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,372 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,307 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 ZWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

AO04 ZWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AO04 ZWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 ZWT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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