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WR04 LZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 LZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,728 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 75,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 64,214 miles

corrosion becoming apparent throughout

Fail 6 May 2025 64,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrosion becoming apparent throughout

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2023 62,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,661 miles

imbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,981 miles

all 4 tyres low on pressure

exhaust corroded

screw/ nail offside front seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,060 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,361 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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WR04 LZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WR04 LZM, 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 WR04 LZM registered?

WR04 LZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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