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AS04 MXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 87,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 83,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 81,574 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 81,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,488 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,167 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,154 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,662 miles

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,158 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 30,156 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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AS04 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 AS04 MXS, 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

How do I check the history of AS04 MXS?

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What year was AS04 MXS registered?

AS04 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is AS04 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS04 MXS 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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