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WG04 EOU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 EOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint becoming disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 90,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Linkage is broken off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint becoming disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 86,806 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,840 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 83,840 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,485 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 80,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,220 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,924 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 33,238 miles

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

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

handbrake near end of travel, requires adjustment

Pass 5 May 2010 33,238 miles

handbrake near end of travel, requires adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,604 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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WG04 EOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WG04 EOU, 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 WG04 EOU registered?

WG04 EOU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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