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R700 TAF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 TAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 122,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 122,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 May 2023 122,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases non standard exhaust fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,381 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 119,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 119,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,063 miles

UNDERBODY HAS SLIGHT RUST INNER SILLS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,660 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 117,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 116,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,939 miles

corrosion to o/s rear sill

int mirror glass deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s rear sill

int mirror glass deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 107,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 99,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,170 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 80,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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R700 TAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R700 TAF, 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 R700 TAF registered?

R700 TAF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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