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H326 AAB

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,571 mi
Last recorded260,571 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH326 AAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 260,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 250,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 236,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 236,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 236,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed leaking from rear joint. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 235,965 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror missing from windscreen. (3.3 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed leaking from rear joint. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 224,030 miles

welded areas heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2021 211,483 miles

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

Chassis, rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 208,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 208,923 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 197,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 180,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 177,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 177,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 167,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 158,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 156,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 156,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 138,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 111,457 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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H326 AAB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H326 AAB, 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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H326 AAB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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