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IMZ 3381

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,028 mi
Last recorded43,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIMZ 3381
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 41,339 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 41,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 40,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022
Fail 20 Jul 2022 38,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 36,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 36,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,718 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,704 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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IMZ 3381 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 IMZ 3381, 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 IMZ 3381?

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What year was IMZ 3381 registered?

IMZ 3381 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is IMZ 3381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IMZ 3381 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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