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SH04 AKK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 AKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,228 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,267 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,415 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,519 miles

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

Off side front tyre perished

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,519 miles

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 19,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,830 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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SH04 AKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SH04 AKK, 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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SH04 AKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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