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WA04 UFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,547 mi
Last recorded67,547 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 UFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,547 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wing corroded at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg / Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 66,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 66,429 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,207 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,200 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2022 64,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2021 63,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2020 61,936 miles

Both rear outer sills have been repaired

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

Fail 28 May 2020 61,936 miles

Both rear outer sills have been repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,810 miles

o/s/f chassis and inner arch corroded by anti roll bar mounting bracket but not yet holed

rear pads getting low

Fail 31 May 2019 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached anti-roll bar mounting bracket has 1 bolt missing n/s/f inner arch (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/arch lip corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear pads getting low

o/s/f chassis and inner arch corroded by anti roll bar mounting bracket but not yet holed

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,221 miles

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 58,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 31 May 2016 55,896 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f inner arch/chassis by anti roll bar mounting bracket

front pads close to limit

n/s/f tyre close to limit outer edge and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2016 55,896 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion starting o/s/f inner arch/chassis by anti roll bar mounting bracket

front pads close to limit

n/s/f tyre close to limit outer edge and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,346 miles

all brake pads close to minimum thickness

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,346 miles

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

all brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,484 miles

all brake pads close to minimum thickness

rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,967 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/f brake squeak, suspect pads on wear indicators

o/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre slight perishing and nearing wear bars

Pass 30 May 2012 44,583 miles

offside front outer brake pad 75% worn

Pass 31 May 2011 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 28 May 2010 32,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,231 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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WA04 UFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA04 UFY, 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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WA04 UFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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