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SK04 POV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 POV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT NEAR REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT NEAR REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,645 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 60,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,944 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front chassis section near roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,930 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front chassis section near roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 55,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 52,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 52,061 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 49,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 49,659 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

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

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

both rear tyre tyres worn inner edges (nails in both)

Pass 23 May 2014 43,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,224 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,207 miles

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

front discs inner face corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,559 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,617 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,617 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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SK04 POV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK04 POV, 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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SK04 POV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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