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EF04 UGY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,507 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 31 May 2023 76,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 74,842 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front chassis legs perforated on bottom surfaces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,977 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 44,008 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,340 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 19,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,913 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,126 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 UGY 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 81.8%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

EF04 UGY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is EF04 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 UGY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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