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SL03 RAD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 RAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,259 miles

Nearside Front bottom of wing over sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front bottom of wing over sill corroded not prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2024 53,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bottom of wing over sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front bottom of wing over sill corroded not prescribed area

Fail 29 May 2024 53,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower nearside and offside wing corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sills slightly corroded nearside and offside front

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,115 miles

Nearside Front sill and wing corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill and wing corroded slightly detached at lower wing fixing bolts

Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill and wing corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill and wing corroded slightly detached at lower wing fixing bolts

Rear nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 48,867 miles

Nearside sill and wing corroded

Offside sill and wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,666 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill and wing corroded

Offside sill and wing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,622 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad shim catching brake disc

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,042 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,125 miles

both sides sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,860 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 26 Jun 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,443 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SL03 RAD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL03 RAD, 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 SL03 RAD registered?

SL03 RAD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is SL03 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 RAD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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