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EF04 FNR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre displaying age related cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle subject to restorative repairs / osf lower wing area and wheel arches displaying corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2018 113,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing area corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Fail 27 Jul 2017 111,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 98,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,972 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 FNR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF04 FNR, 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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EF04 FNR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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