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SP04 MYX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,290 mi
Last recorded97,290 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all undreside covered in underseal

Fail 25 Aug 2025 97,287 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all undreside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

whole car covered in underseal

Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

whole car covered in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 91,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 91,054 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F & O/S/R Sill Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F & O/S/R Sill Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,385 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 66,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,429 miles

n/s/r brake pad very low not below 1.5mm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,486 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,480 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,347 miles

Offside Front 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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SP04 MYX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SP04 MYX, 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 SP04 MYX registered?

SP04 MYX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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