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H23 ARL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 ARL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 55,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,533 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,824 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,779 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,256 miles

brakes slightly dragging

Fail 12 Apr 2016 34,256 miles

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

brakes slightly dragging

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,367 miles

offside and nearside sills showing signs of corrosion at rear

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,546 miles

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

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

both rear sills signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,064 miles

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

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,955 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,215 miles

r/n/s tyre on 2.5mm outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,413 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,547 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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H23 ARL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H23 ARL, 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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H23 ARL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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