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EJ02 ADJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ADJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 50,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,340 miles

Near side rear outer sill corroded. Treated on test day.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 38,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Near side rear outer sill corroded. Treated on test day.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,070 miles

Near side chassis leg corroded

Off side rear outer sill corroded

Suspension arms surface corroded

Underside surface corroded. May benefit from clean and wax oil treatment.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,391 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

hand brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,991 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Fail 27 Jun 2018 34,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake pads crumbling

service corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,976 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 34,976 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,663 miles

Front wiper blades spliting,

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,043 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,385 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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EJ02 ADJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ02 ADJ, 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 EJ02 ADJ registered?

EJ02 ADJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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