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2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 NOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Front to rear loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front ABS sensor bolt broken

Offside front ABS wiring insecure

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 42,421 miles

Emissions not tested Due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Front to rear loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front ABS sensor bolt broken

Offside front ABS wiring insecure

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 42,419 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,072 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 37,742 miles

Engine light on.

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

Front pads wearing low.

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

Fail 16 May 2014 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine light on.

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

Front pads wearing low.

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,179 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,848 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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V12 NOT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V12 NOT, 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 V12 NOT registered?

V12 NOT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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