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EK04 ZBC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,583 mi
Last recorded61,583 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 61,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion all 4 brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,465 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,014 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slight holding on when turning wheel

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,590 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

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

some surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 to 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,916 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

front pads 60-70%

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,366 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,150 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,772 miles

some corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs condition getting poor

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,394 miles

front brake discs condition getting poor

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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EK04 ZBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EK04 ZBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 ZBC registered?

EK04 ZBC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EK04 ZBC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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