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S290 NNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,203 mi
Last recorded139,203 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 NNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 130,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 130,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top strut mount and brake servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 129,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,961 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,961 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,591 miles

corrosion noted to all suspension arms and xmembers

corrosion noted to nsr brake pipe

Fail 26 Aug 2015 101,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion noted to all suspension arms and xmembers

corrosion noted to nsr brake pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,373 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,065 miles

corrosion noted to across rear brake pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,924 miles

some corrosion noted to rear across vehicle brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,189 miles

some corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 24 Aug 2010 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,517 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 63,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 53,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2006 43,931 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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S290 NNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S290 NNV, 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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S290 NNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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