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FL04 XFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,782 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,165 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Fail 23 Oct 2020 66,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,434 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 64,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,425 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,483 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,483 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,701 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,274 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 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 XFW, 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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What year was FL04 XFW registered?

FL04 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 XFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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