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R24 ECH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,935 mi
Last recorded20,935 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ECH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,935 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 20,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 17,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,231 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 9,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,694 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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R24 ECH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R24 ECH, 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 R24 ECH registered?

R24 ECH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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