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EF04 UGX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,756 miles

All tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 37,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 37,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 36,280 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,688 miles

Offside Rear Slight Bindding

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

Pass 13 May 2015 30,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 25,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 17,782 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 May 2009 12,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,871 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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EF04 UGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF04 UGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 UGX registered?

EF04 UGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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