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FH04 EGK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,974 mi
Last recorded52,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 EGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 52,974 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 52,974 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 49,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake hose fouling on tyre and suspension arm (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake hose fouling on tyre and suspension arm (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside covered in undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2024 44,957 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside covered in undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 40,836 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2023 40,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2022 35,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded/painted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,955 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,486 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,436 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,210 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,210 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 26,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,157 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FH04 EGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH04 EGK, 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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FH04 EGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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