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AP04 NWB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,938 miles

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

both front lower arms corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 56,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 tyre valves perished

Fail 11 Mar 2021 56,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,626 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,332 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,170 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 47,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,525 miles

all suspension wishbones rusty

inner sills corroded at rear

Fail 12 Jun 2015 43,525 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all suspension wishbones rusty

inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,692 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,457 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,246 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers split slightly at both ends

front and rear inner brake pad linings low

Pass 27 May 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,913 miles

front pads very low & discs starting to corrode

rear brakes binding slightly

sidewall & tread of tyres perishing

tyre depths getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NWB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP04 NWB, 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 NWB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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