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YE04 FKC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,017 mi
Last recorded35,017 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,017 miles

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated on Sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 34,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated on Sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 28,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front brake discs corroded on inner/outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules slightly corroded on all flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes underside at rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

extensive surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

offside front wing loose at joint to offside outer sill at front

small hole in floor underside at offside rear

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

Pass 17 Aug 2021 27,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded on all brake hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded at rear, not holed

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

repair with filler carried out to nearside rear inner sill underside at rear, outside prescribed area

small holes in front of both rear inner wheel arches, outside prescribed area

surface corrosion floor and chassis underside in various places

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,211 miles

Nearside Outer Outer sill corroded in more than one area, although no holes present

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill has fiber glass repair covered in underseal, unable to assess for corrosion.

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

Offside Outer Outer sill corroded in several areas from front to rear, although no holes are present

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slightly high travel, may require maintenance and or adjustment

Rear Several brakes pipes at rear are slightly corroded & covered in underseal and or grease.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,990 miles

vehicle structure has protective underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,499 miles

Central Front wipers a little worn

Nearside Front small oil leak

Nearside Rear small tear in roof

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,485 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,339 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,562 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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YE04 FKC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE04 FKC, 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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YE04 FKC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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