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FH04 FJY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,967 mi
Last recorded110,967 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,967 miles

Chip in screen

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,441 miles

Chip in screen

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,218 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 90,104 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,124 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,537 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

O/S/F Wiper smears

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s front and rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The n/s front and rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,117 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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FH04 FJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FH04 FJY, 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 FJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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