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T88 MXV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 79,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,443 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,332 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sills/arches corroding

Rear inner arches corroding

Rear inner sill ends corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle body/suspension/steering and braking components

Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sills/arches corroding

Rear inner arches corroding

Rear inner sill ends corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle body/suspension/steering and braking components

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,664 miles

Both rear inner sill/inner sill ends corroding

Both rear outer sill/arches corroding

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,284 miles

Both rear inner sill ends corroding

Both rear outer sill/arches corroding

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis , antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,596 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,639 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,382 miles

N/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure(advise welding)

N/S/R brake grabbing slightly

N/S/R tyre has a nick in the outer side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe from O/S/R too N/S/R brake hose slightly corroded

corrosion along exhaust system

front brake pads worn and wearing close too legal limit(brake discs corroded)

front number plate cracked but still readable

rear brake pads wearing thin (brake discs corroded)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,050 miles

Both front tyers are perished on side wall

Front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

N/S/F tyre is low 3mm 195/50 R15 92v

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,050 miles

Both front tyers are perished on side wall

Front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

N/S/F tyre is low 3mm 195/50 R15 92v

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,964 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front tyres perished and cracking sidewalls

rear brake pads approx 70% worn discs corroding

slight drag/bind front brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,448 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,419 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,381 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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T88 MXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T88 MXV, 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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T88 MXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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