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EK04 XUH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,274 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,432 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 85,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,957 miles

offside inner to outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Central Front inner to outer sill covered heavily with sealant

nearside rear inner wheel arch & sill covered heavily with sealant

Fail 8 Dec 2017 84,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel high

nearside /offside front tyres outer edge of tread slight cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades worn

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside front suspension components corroded but seriously weakened

nearside and offside rear suspension components corroded but seriously weakened

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 79,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades worn

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside front suspension components corroded but seriously weakened

nearside and offside rear suspension components corroded but seriously weakened

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,888 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 72,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 66,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,868 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,868 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,521 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 18,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight pitting front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,908 miles

slight pitting front and rear brake discs

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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EK04 XUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EK04 XUH, 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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EK04 XUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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