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Y9 SPX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,215 mi
Last recorded121,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,922 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,872 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All brake ferrules are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Nearside front lower arm corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Offside rear lower arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Outer Sill has exposed corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 99,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,475 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,073 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,750 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,092 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 82,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 80,724 miles

all discs showing signs of pit marks on surfaces

o/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2008 66,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,266 miles

front discs rusted

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y9 SPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y9 SPX, 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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Y9 SPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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