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SO04 LFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,664 mi
Last recorded42,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,664 miles

under body under sealed all over

Fail 27 Aug 2025 42,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front floor/inner sill area corroded/holed

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,599 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 42,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 41,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 40,989 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,334 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,201 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,276 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight drag at rear brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,741 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alloy wheels kirb damaged

nearside body work scratched and paint damaged on door

slight drag recorded at rear brakes

Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,741 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alloy wheels kirb damaged

nearside body work scratched and paint damaged on door

offside front tyre slow puncture

slight drag recorded at rear brakes

Pass 26 May 2008 17,028 miles

both nearside wheels slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2007 13,637 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 13,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SO04 LFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SO04 LFY, 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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SO04 LFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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