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FP04 UDX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,187 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,843 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,776 miles

Underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Under body heavily wax oiled

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,227 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc been getting hot

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,962 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 51,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,969 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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FP04 UDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FP04 UDX, 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 FP04 UDX registered?

FP04 UDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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