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TW04 THW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,122 mi
Last recorded83,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW04 THW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,917 miles

exhaust repaired with filler

Fail 4 Mar 2025 79,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust repaired with filler

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,845 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,347 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mounting area / front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar D bush mounting area / front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,067 miles

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

o/s outer body seal corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,477 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,540 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,847 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,212 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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TW04 THW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TW04 THW, 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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TW04 THW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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