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XX03 LLA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,344 mi
Last recorded19,344 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 LLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 19,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,874 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 18,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 17,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,116 miles

all tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,993 miles

both front tyres pershed between treads

both rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,014 miles

all four tyres starting to perish between treads.

Pass 6 May 2008 11,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,246 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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XX03 LLA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XX03 LLA, 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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XX03 LLA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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