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AF04 UHX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 99,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 99,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 96,016 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 88,264 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 2 May 2024 88,264 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 2 May 2023 72,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 72,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,830 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2022 53,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2021 40,005 miles

Slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 5 May 2020 37,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,023 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,003 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,802 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 UHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF04 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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