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S8 PPS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,592 mi
Last recorded50,592 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 PPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 49,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 46,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 44,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 44,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,450 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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S8 PPS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S8 PPS, 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 S8 PPS registered?

S8 PPS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is S8 PPS safe to buy?

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