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EX04 UXP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 UXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both front wiper blades split on edges but still clear windsceen

Rear Both rear brake discs are too small for spec of model.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 56,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,830 miles

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

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,975 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc backplate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front brake disc backplate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 52,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Check fitment of rear brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear of outer sills + inner wheel arches getting rusty/bubbling

suspension arms and springs getting rusty

tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes getting rusty

rear of outer sills + inner wheel arches getting rusty/bubbling

suspension arms and springs getting rusty

tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,609 miles

exhaust in rusty condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,836 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

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 UXP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

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

Is EX04 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 UXP 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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