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EJ04 UAL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 59,854 miles

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

Offside Rear sill

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,197 miles

Both rear sils and sil webs rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2023 53,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sils and sil webs rusty

Pass 4 May 2022 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 47,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 47,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,860 miles

n/s wiper blade has split end

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 27,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,630 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 UAL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EJ04 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

EJ04 UAL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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