2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FM04 EEF
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 65,710 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 EEF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 65,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 EEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (FM04 EEF) between May 2007 and March 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FM04 EEF Mileage History
- 09/05/200724,383 mi
- 22/05/200828,376 mi+3,993 mi
- 26/05/200930,884 mi+2,508 mi
- 22/04/201035,393 mi+4,509 mi
- 23/04/201139,647 mi+4,254 mi
- 17/04/201243,352 mi+3,705 mi
- 11/04/201346,898 mi+3,546 mi
- 29/09/201751,397 mi+4,499 mi
- 12/12/201854,295 mi+2,898 mi
- 03/12/201957,759 mi+3,464 mi
- 04/01/202162,019 mi+4,260 mi
- 28/02/202263,653 mi+1,634 mi
- 20/02/202365,709 mi+2,056 mi
- 08/03/202365,710 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,611 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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