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EA04 AZV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,290 mi
Last recorded121,290 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 119,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,301 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,301 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 105,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.155 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,923 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 59,559 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 59,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,233 miles

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

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

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 AZV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

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

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