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WH04 UBG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 UBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,775 miles

General Suspension Corrosion [front and rear]

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,550 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 72,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Repairs are covered in thick sealer and underseal Possible ares of inadequate repair

Sills are rusty

Underside is very rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Sills are rusty

Underside is very rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,665 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,517 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,340 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,340 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,083 miles

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

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

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)

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

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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WH04 UBG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WH04 UBG, 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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WH04 UBG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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