2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · HT04 AXU
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 89,075 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT04 AXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 89,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT04 AXU Mileage History
- 06/07/202370,368 mi
- 29/07/202480,952 mi+10,584 mi
- 20/08/202480,977 mi+25 mi
- 21/08/202480,977 mi
- 08/09/202589,075 mi+8,098 mi
Average of roughly 8,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT04 AXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (HT04 AXU) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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