CarVerify

Free Car Check

H237 EFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,955 mi
Last recorded148,955 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 EFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 148,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides are blue (o/s/f is slightly loose) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose at fixings

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose at fixings

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Fail 23 Apr 2024 148,955 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides are blue (o/s/f is slightly loose) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose at fixings

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose at fixings

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,375 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 147,344 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 147,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 146,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 146,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 145,603 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 145,588 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 145,050 miles

OSR door sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 144,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 142,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 141,088 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 141,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 138,198 miles

NSF brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 138,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

NSF brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 136,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 134,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 129,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 117,524 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 117,524 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 91,548 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H237 EFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H237 EFB, 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

How do I check the history of H237 EFB?

You can check the full history of H237 EFB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H237 EFB registered?

H237 EFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is H237 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H237 EFB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H237 EFB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H237 EFB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.