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B6 NMU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,661 mi
Last recorded202,661 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 202,661 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 202,661 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 202,565 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 202,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 201,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 201,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 198,701 miles

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

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

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

oil leaK

Pass 28 Feb 2020 194,239 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OF CHASSI CORRODING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 183,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion forming on chassi.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 176,652 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 172,979 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 172,780 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 168,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 162,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 162,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 156,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 156,502 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 151,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 151,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 146,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 142,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 139,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 130,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 115,658 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 115,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B6 NMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B6 NMU, 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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What year was B6 NMU registered?

B6 NMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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