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R77 THG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 THG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,151 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides back of fron t wheel arches, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 70,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides back of fron t wheel arches, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security as veiwed from wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security as veiwed from wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 66,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security as veiwed from wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security as veiwed from wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 64,490 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Goes across rear axle to n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 64,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between mid section and Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Goes across rear axle to n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 63,170 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch meets chassis both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 63,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch meets chassis both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,127 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wings where they meet chassis both sides, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end of sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 62,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working will work 1 out of 8 (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wings where they meet chassis both sides, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective part of silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end of sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 61,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From O/S to N/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 60,035 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested major leak o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,573 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,573 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,045 miles

Front power steering pipes corroded,

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,034 miles

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides, (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front power steering pipes corroded,

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill end & weak. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,738 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,738 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,254 miles

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

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

both front brake discs coroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,877 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

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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R77 THG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R77 THG, 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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R77 THG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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