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EJ04 AUE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 AUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,270 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 75,267 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,627 miles

Nearside front wing excessively corroded

Offside front wing excessively corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,503 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 69,717 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat nearside front levelling device not working (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/jacking point area marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front an rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 55,297 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,476 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill fractured, Inadequately repaired useing body filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill fractured, Inadequately repaired useing body filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 23,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,774 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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EJ04 AUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ04 AUE, 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 EJ04 AUE registered?

EJ04 AUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 AUE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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