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FP04 UTU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,088 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,456 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,669 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,943 miles

engine management light on.

nearside rear outer sill corroded slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,629 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 52,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 406,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,890 miles

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,284 miles

slight cuts in near side rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cuts in near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,089 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UTU, 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

How do I check the history of FP04 UTU?

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What year was FP04 UTU registered?

FP04 UTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FP04 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 UTU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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