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EM03 MOM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 MOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 104,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 104,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,713 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 92,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 86,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 80,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,490 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wiper blade starting to split on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,085 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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EM03 MOM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EM03 MOM, 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 EM03 MOM registered?

EM03 MOM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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