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RX04 WVH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 WVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill -wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill-wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,143 miles

Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,106 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all 4 corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,042 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,233 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs rusty---corrosion started o/s/front outer sill---oil level low----

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs rusty---corrosion started o/s/front outer sill---oil level low----

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,203 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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RX04 WVH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX04 WVH, 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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RX04 WVH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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