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FG04 XUW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,068 mi
Last recorded73,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,068 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 64,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 63,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,540 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 62,058 miles

rear exhaust joints showing signs corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 60,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 46,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 46,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,237 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 25,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,984 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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FG04 XUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUW, 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 FG04 XUW registered?

FG04 XUW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is FG04 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 XUW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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