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R968 ECR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,305 mi
Last recorded164,305 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 ECR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 164,305 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 162,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,639 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2021 159,010 miles

Central Exhaust hanger has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 158,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 158,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 154,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 133,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 104,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 97,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 93,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 83,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 80,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 75,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 75,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 69,312 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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R968 ECR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R968 ECR, 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 R968 ECR registered?

R968 ECR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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