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DA04 FNX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 46,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on brake hose. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 46,960 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear mounting bolts missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling flexible brake hose on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt broken off in chassis rail (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling flexible brake hose on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake comes up high.

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,121 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 45,549 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 45,546 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 15 Apr 2022 43,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 37,014 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,076 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,611 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,031 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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DA04 FNX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA04 FNX, 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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DA04 FNX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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