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EB04 HLB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB04 HLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 65,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 63,262 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 62,258 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear sill area has corrosion

Offside Rear sill area has corrosion

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 61,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,343 miles

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

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

both rear sills corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,567 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,688 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,383 miles

both rear calipers slightly seized

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,283 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outter edge

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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EB04 HLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EB04 HLB, 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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EB04 HLB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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