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EA04 NXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,693 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,142 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,372 miles

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2007 18,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

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

Is EA04 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 NXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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