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AF04 UGT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 77,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 67,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 62,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 62,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil level higher than maximum

Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear floor/inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner wheel arch fronts (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2017 60,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,334 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 57,288 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 53,196 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,602 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,221 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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AF04 UGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF04 UGT, 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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AF04 UGT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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