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SE04 TBO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,829 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 2 Aug 2024 119,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 119,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,656 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 118,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,605 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,806 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 30 Dec 2008 76,272 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 76,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,719 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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SE04 TBO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SE04 TBO, 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 SE04 TBO registered?

SE04 TBO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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