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W749 UVV

2004 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,252 mi
Last recorded102,252 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 UVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,096 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 101,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle and components undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,803 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 100,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 99,745 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,326 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 97,326 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,952 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 95,932 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,566 miles

Generally corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to Flexi corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,439 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms, lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear springs at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,369 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms, lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear springs at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 86,442 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 83,891 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,737 miles

Oil leak

under side very rusty

Fail 8 May 2012 69,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

under side very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,775 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,912 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 47,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 36,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 31,792 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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W749 UVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W749 UVV, 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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W749 UVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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