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FY04 KEN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,772 mi
Last recorded80,772 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,772 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper/lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed on inner sills both sides

Pass 1 May 2025 78,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper/lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 78,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper/lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 76,365 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear upper/lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 74,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 71,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 68,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 65,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 flex (1.1.11 (c))

sills heavily corroded at rear

Pass 7 May 2019 64,667 miles

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

both sill at rear heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 63,281 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 63,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside face . brake pads low. brake reading good (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,115 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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FY04 KEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY04 KEN, 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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FY04 KEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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