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EU04 ZBV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 49,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 48,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 47,148 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 46,525 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 45,673 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 43,586 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,151 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 23 May 2014 31,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 29,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 22,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 20,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,565 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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EU04 ZBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU04 ZBV, 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 EU04 ZBV registered?

EU04 ZBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EU04 ZBV safe to buy?

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