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EF04 FNM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,259 mi
Last recorded53,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn little low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 39,442 miles

n/s/f headlamp slightly faded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 38,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,550 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,475 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 30,904 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,276 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 29,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 27,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 25,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 21,532 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 21,532 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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EF04 FNM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF04 FNM, 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 EF04 FNM registered?

EF04 FNM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 FNM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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