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EG04 UPM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,069 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,194 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern 205/45r16

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,907 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front fog light damaged

tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,172 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,770 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,111 miles

corrosion to n/s rear sill

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,005 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,095 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,899 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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EG04 UPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EG04 UPM, 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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What year was EG04 UPM registered?

EG04 UPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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