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EX04 KXV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,582 mi
Last recorded71,582 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 KXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle/suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,265 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 58,713 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,319 miles

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

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,356 miles

Exposed steel suspension, steering and braking components, showing age related, but not excessive yet, corrosion, to their surfaces,in general, on front and rear.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 44,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bushes allowing contact with sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively judder (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,011 miles

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,300 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 36,437 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,470 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,916 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 KXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KXV, 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 EX04 KXV registered?

EX04 KXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EX04 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 KXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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