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WM04 EXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,081 mi
Last recorded53,081 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 EXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 53,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 53,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,799 miles

Car is corroded on underside of car

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer , inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer, inner sill and inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,610 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked all over

front brake pads approx 70% worn

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,610 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked all over

front brake pads approx 70% worn

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,065 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill to wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill to wheel arch corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2015 22,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill to wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill to wheel arch corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,768 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,001 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,744 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to crack on inner part of tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,779 miles

front numberplate carrier cracked /split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,636 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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WM04 EXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WM04 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM04 EXS registered?

WM04 EXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is WM04 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 EXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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