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WJ04 XCS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 XCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases /centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,463 miles

Both rear sills rusted/ soft

Fail 2 Aug 2017 50,463 miles

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

Both rear sills rusted/ soft

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,069 miles

Both rear sills soft

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,083 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 43,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,532 miles

Both nearside tyres require replacement rear is low front is perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,744 miles

Handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,076 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,018 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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WJ04 XCS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ04 XCS, 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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What year was WJ04 XCS registered?

WJ04 XCS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 XCS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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