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FG04 XUN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 100,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 86,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,141 miles

brake fluid close to min level

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded around previous repairs

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,338 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on wear bars

Fail 31 Mar 2021 67,338 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on wear bars

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,767 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and perrished in tread pattern 195/50/15

Fail 4 Apr 2019 56,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and perrished in tread pattern 195/50/15

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,532 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,530 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,217 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,965 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,591 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

front pads look low

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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FG04 XUN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG04 XUN, 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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FG04 XUN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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