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SO04 NLX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,808 mi
Last recorded39,808 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 39,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 39,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 35,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 33,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,354 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 33,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 33,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,870 miles

all 4 tyres have minor age related cracks

Pass 27 May 2015 32,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,484 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 NLX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NLX, 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 SO04 NLX registered?

SO04 NLX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is SO04 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 NLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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