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FL04 KEJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,257 mi
Last recorded67,257 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 KEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,107 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 63,052 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted + rubbing on tyre + suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing play not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing play not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,181 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,645 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 36,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 30,483 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,023 miles

All brake discs inner faces corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,392 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,727 miles

n/splus o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,860 miles

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

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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FL04 KEJ 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 FL04 KEJ, 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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FL04 KEJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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