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FT04 EKK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 EKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,415 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 81,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid cloudy

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,253 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding /wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outside front tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,176 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on insides of front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,905 miles

slight corrosion on insides of front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,602 miles

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

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,809 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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FT04 EKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FT04 EKK, 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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FT04 EKK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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