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SCZ 807

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 807
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,006 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,270 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 72,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres perished with cracking evident

Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,153 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres perished with cracking evident

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,113 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,366 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 49,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,097 miles

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 14,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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SCZ 807 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SCZ 807, 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 SCZ 807 registered?

SCZ 807 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is SCZ 807 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 807 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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