2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FP04 UTU
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 68,088 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP04 UTU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 68,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP04 UTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (FP04 UTU) between July 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
FP04 UTU Mileage History
- 27/07/200727,089 mi
- 27/07/200727,089 mi
- 16/07/200829,284 mi+2,195 mi
- 17/07/200829,284 mi
- 28/07/200933,495 mi+4,211 mi
- 28/07/201037,641 mi+4,146 mi
- 27/07/201141,890 mi+4,249 mi
- 26/07/2012406,183 mi+364,293 mi
- 03/07/201349,254 mi-356,929 mi
- 23/07/201450,926 mi+1,672 mi
- 02/07/201552,629 mi+1,703 mi
- 02/07/201552,629 mi
- 14/07/201654,383 mi+1,754 mi
- 17/07/201755,943 mi+1,560 mi
- 11/07/201857,131 mi+1,188 mi
- 22/07/201958,735 mi+1,604 mi
- 15/07/202059,931 mi+1,196 mi
- 21/07/202161,210 mi+1,279 mi
- 11/07/202262,444 mi+1,234 mi
- 20/07/202363,669 mi+1,225 mi
- 16/07/202465,456 mi+1,787 mi
- 15/07/202566,952 mi+1,496 mi
- 23/07/202668,088 mi+1,136 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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