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SL04 FKT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,769 mi
Last recorded62,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 62,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 62,769 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 60,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 58,356 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,083 miles

Prop shaft seal seeping oil.

Pass 15 May 2019 26,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,091 miles

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

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

both front tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,486 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 13,470 miles

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

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

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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SL04 FKT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL04 FKT, 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 SL04 FKT registered?

SL04 FKT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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