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AP04 ZZS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,080 mi
Last recorded77,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 ZZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,080 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f and o/s/f (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,629 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,698 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,484 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 69,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance on front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,172 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2008 30,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,366 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 ZZS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP04 ZZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for AP04 ZZS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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