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FY04 XUL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 71,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 2 May 2024 69,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily under sealed underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,812 miles

Coolant level very low but no sign of a leak.

Nearside Rear Nsr brake binding on slightly.

Underseal makes full inspection of brake pipes impossible

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,627 miles

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,208 miles

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Aug 2014 60,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,199 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,198 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,084 miles

n/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,080 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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