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AD04 FVN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,450 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,209 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 88,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,265 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,812 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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AD04 FVN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AD04 FVN, 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 AD04 FVN registered?

AD04 FVN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 FVN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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