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FL04 KFT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 KFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 84,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 80,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 75,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches and lower rear quarters slight scabby

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,305 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,679 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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FL04 KFT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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