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FG04 XUX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,007 mi
Last recorded36,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 36,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 34,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Offside Rear Flexi Hose too Nearside Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,657 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 31,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,022 miles

advise both sides rear outer sills corroded on outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,207 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,977 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,846 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 XUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

FG04 XUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is FG04 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 XUX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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