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EEZ 995

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 995
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,761 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,092 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 87,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 72,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 68,422 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,332 miles

Advise nearside rear lamp badly cracked.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 66,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise nearside rear lamp badly cracked.

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 44,869 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 44,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,491 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,314 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outre edge - 195/50/15 -

Passenger sun viser loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,314 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outre edge - 195/50/15 -

Passenger sun viser loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,703 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2013 26,137 miles

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED ON SIDE WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/50/15

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,137 miles

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED ON SIDE WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/50/15

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,486 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 9,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EEZ 995 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EEZ 995, 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 EEZ 995 registered?

EEZ 995 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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