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S80 MEG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 MEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 64,978 miles

All underbody including steering,brake and suspension components very corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody including steering,brake and suspension components very corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all underbody including steering,brake and suspension components very corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,937 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 59,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 56,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,305 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 45,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,578 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,763 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 34,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,466 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 6 May 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,939 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,939 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,331 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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S80 MEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S80 MEG, 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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S80 MEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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