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AP04 MVC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,161 mi
Last recorded25,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 25,161 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 23,883 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded generally

Pass 25 Feb 2023 23,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r caliper slight binding

Nearside Rear n/s/r outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 22,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 22,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,905 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 21,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill getting poor..

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 20,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill getting poor..

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 19,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusted..

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,812 miles

Front service brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,206 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 MVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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