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DE04 FNC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, Rear of front Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch, Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Against Power Steering Pulley (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rearward of front Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join With Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 92,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 92,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty and corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty and corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty and corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty and corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,527 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,502 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,374 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust present on the underside of the car

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,215 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust present on the underside of the car

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,618 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,150 miles

advise front and rear discs

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front and rear discs

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,143 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 39,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,540 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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DE04 FNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE04 FNC, 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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DE04 FNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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