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FH04 JZF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 JZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,886 miles

Nearside Front Hole in sill

Offside Rear Hole in sill

Offside Rear Tyre rubbing against wheel arch

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 111,748 miles

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

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,745 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Jan 2024 105,836 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/16 83W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,724 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 100,642 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,246 miles

No spare wheel in vehicle

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,246 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

No spare wheel in vehicle

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner chassis corroded .

Offside Front Inner chassis rail corroded .

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area .holed (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area holed . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis corroded .

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight leak . (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner chassis rail corroded .

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,888 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2013 51,875 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 51,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,893 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 35,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 27 May 2011 35,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 FH04 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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