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IIW 8600

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 8600
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 125,214 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 120,616 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 120,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 100,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,463 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,463 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,666 miles

2 x front wipers are starting to smear

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner tread

Fail 29 Dec 2017 89,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x front wipers are starting to smear

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,710 miles

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

Offside Front Outer side-wall-deteriorated-also-inner

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 83,949 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,080 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,080 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 69,183 miles

front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish slightly

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 1 May 2008 55,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,573 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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IIW 8600 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 IIW 8600, 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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What year was IIW 8600 registered?

IIW 8600 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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