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AP04 NWE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,454 mi
Last recorded30,454 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,454 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 30,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,217 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear quarter panel/wheel arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,952 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 27,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,703 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,071 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,043 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

drag both rear brakes

surface corrosion o/s/r sill

surface corrosion underbody/suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,898 miles

As per failure.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 19,862 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,881 miles

Fronr brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,104 miles

1. front brake discs pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 13,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,051 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,834 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 NWE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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