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H436 EGU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,769 mi
Last recorded173,769 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 173,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 172,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 171,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 170,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 167,502 miles

park brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2020 166,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake travel

Pass 23 May 2019 162,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 162,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 161,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 161,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 161,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,628 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 157,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 156,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 155,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis cross brace insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 153,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 150,592 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 150,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 145,609 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 140,770 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 140,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 140,152 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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H436 EGU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H436 EGU, 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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H436 EGU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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