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FG04 XUS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,911 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated/corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sills ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff mountings bushes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake long travel

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,162 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,808 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,732 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear silencer exhaust flange corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear silencer exhaust flange corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,298 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,939 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,216 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,845 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,457 miles

front pads low

offside wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,826 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,132 miles

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

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

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 XUS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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