2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · NV04 LDU
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 65,275 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV04 LDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 65,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV04 LDU 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 (NV04 LDU) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NV04 LDU Mileage History
- 26/07/202258,478 mi
- 26/07/202258,478 mi
- 17/07/202362,081 mi+3,603 mi
- 18/07/202465,275 mi+3,194 mi
- 18/07/202465,275 mi
Average of roughly 3,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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