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EX04 KXU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 KXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

near side and off side outter sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,568 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside of vechicle

Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion underside of vechicle

Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear O/S/R brake binding slightly on rotation

Fail 22 Dec 2020 55,492 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced to pass (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear O/S/R brake binding slightly on rotation

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2016 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet cleaned (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet cleaned (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,299 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,888 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracked

wasuers frozen

Fail 31 Dec 2014 35,888 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)

offside rear tyre badly cracked

wasuers frozen

Pass 4 Jan 2014 33,956 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 33,956 miles

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

brake pipe becoming corroded

front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre slighty perished

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2013 33,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,475 miles

all brake discs slightly scored

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,074 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 31 Mar 2008 17,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 13,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,127 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 KXU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EX04 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

EX04 KXU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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