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SO04 LGV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

55,943 mi
Last recorded55,943 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the chassis within 30cm of the front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the chassis within 30cm of the front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,859 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspenion arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 54,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspenion arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,654 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing /chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,054 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 49,053 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front sill corroded outwith precribed area

underside of f car corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 47,672 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front sill corroded outwith precribed area

underside of f car corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 45,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,153 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 45,153 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 44,484 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns pipe to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 41,881 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside and nearside rear sill ends corroded.

Pass 13 May 2014 38,939 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 31,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 31,578 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,369 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 29,367 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders and cracking between tread,stepped tread depth pattern.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders and cracking between tread,stepped tread depth pattern.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,197 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders and cracking between tread,stepped tread depth pattern.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders and cracking between tread,stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,533 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 26,532 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,160 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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SO04 LGV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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