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R563 ENF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 ENF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,190 miles

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

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion both outer sills behind plastic covers

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,142 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted hindering full inspection

poor image both headlamps

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2022 130,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 82,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,389 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,350 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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R563 ENF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R563 ENF, 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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R563 ENF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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