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EA04 AYB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,197 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,197 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on o/s/r tyre AD REPLACE TYRE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of rear discs in poor cond.AD. REPLACE REAR PADS & DISCS SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All brake disc's worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to/On legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,011 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner side wall not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits inner side wall not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,193 miles

Nearside Front slight side wall damage to tyre but cords not showing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,657 miles

Front brake pads on 3 - 4mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,177 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not to cords.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,342 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer wall (Slight wheel damage)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,705 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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EA04 AYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA04 AYB, 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 EA04 AYB registered?

EA04 AYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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