2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FM04 EFE
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 78,798 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 EFE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 78,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 EFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (FM04 EFE) between February 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at back box and centre join (6.1.2 (a))”.
FM04 EFE Mileage History
- 23/02/200714,487 mi
- 08/02/200818,832 mi+4,345 mi
- 26/01/200922,555 mi+3,723 mi
- 09/04/201026,102 mi+3,547 mi
- 09/04/201026,102 mi
- 07/04/201129,187 mi+3,085 mi
- 07/04/201129,187 mi
- 04/04/201235,983 mi+6,796 mi
- 12/04/201342,348 mi+6,365 mi
- 03/04/201446,139 mi+3,791 mi
- 20/03/201551,968 mi+5,829 mi
- 10/04/201552,236 mi+268 mi
- 08/04/201659,951 mi+7,715 mi
- 07/04/201766,782 mi+6,831 mi
- 04/04/201871,736 mi+4,954 mi
- 02/04/201974,840 mi+3,104 mi
- 10/11/202078,200 mi+3,360 mi
- 05/05/202178,223 mi+23 mi
- 12/05/202178,223 mi
- 24/04/202378,639 mi+416 mi
- 25/04/202378,639 mi
- 02/04/202578,739 mi+100 mi
- 11/04/202578,739 mi
- 12/05/202678,798 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 3,347 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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