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S9 WBU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,021 mi
Last recorded193,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 193,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 177,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 172,132 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged + Seepage? (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 172,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged + Seepage? (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 154,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 148,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 137,909 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 130,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,585 miles

low reading on n/s park brake

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,949 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked but not considered within drivers view.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre side wall cut

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,793 miles

poss n/s/r spring fractured

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,765 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)

front brake pads wearing low

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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S9 WBU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 S9 WBU, 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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S9 WBU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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