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AP04 EFZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 129,849 miles

Various parts corroded, ok at time of test with catvtool but a hammer could make holes

Pass 11 Jun 2025 127,459 miles

Rear Both rear inside wheel arches are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2025 127,452 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear inside wheel arches are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever comes up high

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,626 miles

corrosion in various places but ok with test tool at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2022 121,620 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills inner on both sides and out as well off side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in various places but ok with test tool at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,265 miles

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low

both front chassie riggers are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Fail 14 Jun 2021 120,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 brake pads starting to get low

both front chassie riggers are heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,052 miles

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 29 May 2019 113,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 109,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,069 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2017 106,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 104,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,792 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,787 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 81,308 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,810 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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AP04 EFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP04 EFZ, 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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AP04 EFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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