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SIL 726

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 726
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,869 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 81,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,090 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 77,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 77,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,802 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,758 miles

steel chassies protectors fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

steel chassies protectors fitted

Pass 18 May 2010 66,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,911 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,911 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 60,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,104 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s rear chassis slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside chassis damaged

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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SIL 726 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc 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 SIL 726, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 726 registered?

SIL 726 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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