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EX04 KXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,660 mi
Last recorded69,660 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 KXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSR anti-roll bar fouling coil spring.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,656 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSR anti-roll bar fouling coil spring.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 69,072 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 69,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,599 miles

NSR anti-roll bar link touching suspension coil spring.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded but withstands finger and assessment tool inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to assess offside rear seat belt repair due to covering of body filler

Power steering leaking at reservoir (possible over filled)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel has slight brake bind but not excessive

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Wheel has slight brake bind but not excessive

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,149 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,621 miles

rear anti roll bar touching chassis repositioned

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,754 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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EX04 KXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX04 KXS, 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 EX04 KXS registered?

EX04 KXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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